54th International Short Film Festval

01.05.2008 to 06.05.2008
Oberhausen

Awards of the Ecumenical Jury

Funke
Spark
Directed by:
2008

A young Japanese family is confronted with the death of the mother. By impressive and metaphorical images the audience learns how little Yu and his father in their deep sorrow are supported by the family’s security.

The Bridge
Die Brücke
2007

In a flourishing Indian city a girl tries to maintain her childlike world. By a language of contrasting images the documentary shows how childhood is threatened by growing urbanisation.