Mo&Friese-Party – Photographs
31.05.,15.00 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Playground | Buy TicketAs early as Sunday before the festival begins, our doors open for all film and craft enthusiasts aged 5 and up. Because then we transform our festival center POST back into a sparkling cinema venue. True to the motto "Without light, no film," we want to bring the festival to life together with you. And pull film out of its rather abstract digital hiding place, making tangible why we still say films are shot and edited. In our largest cinema hall, we show sparkling short films. Exactly as it was done in the past. With a 35mm projector, we project analog films onto the big screen and dive a little into film history.
Afterwards, you can familiarize yourself directly with the beginnings of film at our Scratch Film Station. There's analog 35mm film material to touch, paint or scratch on, and then you can "throw" your own images large onto the wall. Additionally, you can make images run on their own in our "Mo&Friese-Scope." Of course, there will also be disco and craft offerings, coffee, juice, and waffles. We're looking forward to seeing you all, because without guests there's no Mo&Friese party.
Tickets for the film screening €3.50. Entry to the festival center is free.
Signalis
Switzerland 2008 | Adrian Flückiger | Animation | 4'51 Min
Sea Song
Canada 1999 | Richard Reeves | Experimental film | 4'18 Min
Sooner or later (Tôt ou tard)
Switzerland 2007 | Jadwiga Krystyna Kowalska | Animation | 5'15 Min
Wingbeat
02.06.,10.00 Uhr | Metropolis Kino 03.06.,10.00 Uhr | 3001 Kino (ausgebucht) 04.06.,10.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos 04.06.,16.30 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Lampenlager | Buy Ticket 05.06.,10.00 Uhr | Abaton Kino (ausgebucht) 05.06.,16.30 Uhr | 3001 Kino | Buy Ticket 06.06.,11.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos | Buy Ticket 07.06.,11.00 Uhr | 3001 Kino | Buy Ticket 03.06.,11.20 Uhr | 3001 Kino
Bats & Bugs
Switzerland 2026 | Lena von Döhren | Animation | 11'01 Min
A lantern disturbs insects. That makes the hungry bats happy.
Shorts from the Box
Hungary 2025| Géza M. Tóth | Animation | 3'00 Min
A character finds an egg and trys to save it.
Tsuru
Brasil 2025 | Pedro Anias | Animation | 6'13 Min
In a flower meadow, a piece of paper learns to fly.
Full Nest
Croatia, Germany | Elena Walf | Animation | 5'13 Min
To provide shelter for other forest animals, the squirrel parts with its treasures.
Heart Pounding
02.06.,10.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos 04.06.,16.30 Uhr | 3001 Kino | Buy Ticket 06.06.,14.00 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Lampenlager | Buy Ticket 07.06.,15.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos | Buy Ticket
The Cold Heart
Germany 2026 | Britt Dunse | Feature film | 18'00 Min
A fairy tale about friendship, money, power, and love. And what makes us happy in life.
Time
Germany 2025 | Robert Löbel, Max Mörtl | Animation | 5'42 Min
Time means something different to everyone.
Chica
Brasil 2026 | João Victor Silva, Matheus Malburg | Feature film | 13'31 Min
Two siblings, Dadá and Tato, are supposed to take a chicken to a restaurant.
Cellmate (Cel Maatjes)
Netherlands 2025 | Arjen van der Plas, Hidde Alberts, Jurgen de Smit, Melle Windig, Miguel Reyes| Animation | 5'12 Min
Sam wants to break out of prison, but his cellmate Bob isn't much help.
Tide
02.06.,10.00 Uhr | Lola Kulturzentrum 03.06.,16.30 Uhr | Zeise Kinos | Buy Ticket 05.06.,10.00 Uhr | 3001 Kino 06.06.,15.00 Uhr | Abaton Kino | Buy Ticket
The little one and the giant (Le Petit et Le Géant)
Brasil, France 2025 | Isabela Costa | Animation | 8'40 Min
A little hamster helps a giant plant bring everything back to life.
A Dog’s Life (Hondenleven)
Netherlands 2025 | Sophie Olga de Jong, Sytske Kok | Animation | 9'18 Min
When Grandma's dog dies, Luna helps with the funeral. But what happens after death?
Under the Wave off little Dragon
United Kingdom 2025 | Jian Luo | Feature film | 14'00 Min
Feifei lives in two worlds—one Welsh and one Chinese. This raises questions.
On a mat in front of my door
Germany 2025 | Antje Heyn | Animation | 4'44 Min
A huge, cheeky rat has moved in. Life is tough with the rat—but it’s tough without it, too.
Mo&Friese On Tour – Testing Flights
03.06.,10.00 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Lampenlager 03.06.,16.30 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Lampenlager | Buy Ticket
First Flight
Germany 2025 | Adrian Jaffé | Animation | 3’15 Min
Three little birds, one big challenge—their first flight!
The Fantastic Flight Show (De fantastische vliegwedstrijd)
Netherlands 2021 | John Croezen | Animation | 5’46 Min
Using makeshift flying machines, the birds take off for their annual flying competition. But one by one, they run into trouble.
Capybaras (Los Carpinchos)
France, Chile, Uruguay 2024 Alfredo Soderguit | Animation | 10’34 Min
During hunting season, capybaras seek refuge in a chicken coop, but the chickens don’t trust them.
Puffed up (Odpusť)
Czech Republic 2022 | Alžbeta Mačáková Mišejková | Animation | 8’15 Min
It's not always easy to make up after a fight. Especially when you've gotten all puffed up with anger.
Kiki, the Canary (Kiki, la plume)
France 2020 | Julie Rembauville, Nicolas Bianco-Levrin | Animation | 5’47 Min
Kiki knows nothing but her cage. Her unexpected freedom brings not only danger but also friendship, adventure, and the joy of flying.
Together
04.06.,16.30 Uhr | Zeise Kinos | Buy Ticket 05.06.,10.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos 06.06.,14.00 Uhr | 3001 Kino | Buy Ticket 07.06.,15.00 Uhr | Abaton Kino | Buy Ticket
Abracadabra
India, United Kingdom | Amay Mehrishi | Feature film | 19'42 Min
Agastya feels left out on the school bus when his best friend Naman doesn't want to sit with him.
Kosmogonia
France, Poland, Portugal, Belgium 2025 | Karolina Chabier | Animation | 15'25 Min
The creation of a world filled with mythical creatures, lush greenery, and the power of nature as its central force.
Bonjour Nai Nai
China, France 2025| Emma Likou Huang | Feature film | 10'49 Min
Leo lives in France. At his grandmother's Chinese funeral, he learns more about the culture of his ancestors.
Just Jools
Belgium 2025 | Ezra Verbist | Documentary | 16'20 Min
Jools dreams of dancing on stage. But how does it feel when other people only see your limitations?
Ups and Downs
03.06.,16.30 Uhr | 3001 Kino | Buy Ticket 04.06.,10.00 Uhr | 3001 Kino 07.06.,11.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos | Buy Ticket
Fire in My Pocket (Lángbogár a zsebemben)
Hungary 2026 | Janka Feiner | Animation | 10'01 Min
When you're really bored, the temptation to do something naughty can sometimes be overwhelming.
Braids (Copy)
Czech Republic 2025 | Darja Miková | Feature film | 14'24 Min
Life at summer camp can be pretty challenging. It’s great to have your big sister there.
Hushes and phonics (Szumy i fonie)
Poland 2024 | Piotr Krzysztof Kamiński | Feature film | 15'06 Min
Kacper accompanies his deaf mother to the doctor and has to help her with the conversation.
Tutti (Ni Chui Do Wo Chui Si)
Taiwan 2026 | Rong Zuo Zhuang | Feature film | 18'36 Min
In the flute choir, two children help each other and become really good friends.
Zie, Zo
Netherlands 2025 | Kris van Melle | Feature film | 12'00 Min
Juuls mother is displaying a photo of her daughter as part of an exhibition. This leads to an argument.
That Which I See (Ce Que Je Vois)
Belgium 2025 | Maï Calon | Experimental film | 7'37 Min
A tribute to the tree. A tree in all its glory.
Couseng
Germany 2025 | Lotta Becker | Documentary | 15'41 Min
When Rupi raps, everyone falls silent.
This is my sister (C’est ma soeur)
Canada 2026 | Zoé Pelchat | Feature film | 14'35 Min
Camille wants to dance, but she's running into obstacles. Her sister is there to support her.
NEON 2
02.06.,10.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos 03.06.,19.00 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Lampenlager | Buy Ticket
Pippa et Léo
Canada 2025 | Abeille Tard | Feature film | 18’57
Pippa lives in a shelter for young mothers. For one evening, she breaks the rules.
Obey, Obey
Germany 2025 | Akira Kawasaki | Experimental film | 03'56 Min
A tutorial for the flawless, demure Japanese schoolgirl look.
Ni’er
China 2025 | Yucheng Tan | Feature film | 19’59
Ni’ers monotonous daily routine, divided between family and the gas station, is turned upside down by an encounter.
Strange Teen Spirit (L’étrange humeur adolescente)
France 2025 | Frank Ternier | Animation | 15'40 Min
A green glow. Dying bees. Anton observes the world around him and searches for answers.
Mambo Kids
Italy 2026 | Emanuele Tresca | Feature film | 20’14
How do you say goodbye to really good friends?
NEON 3
05.06.,10.00 Uhr | Zeise Kinos 06.06.,19.00 Uhr | Festivalzentrum Post Lampenlager | Buy TicketNeon 3 was selected by the Mo&Friese Short Film Club. Seven young people between the ages of 14 and 21 reviewed the submissions and curated the program.
They will also serve as hosts at the festival.
Mal de Madre
Spain 2025 | Irene Baqué | Feature film/ Documentary | 22 Min
Lita spends every summer in Lagartera. Her family’s traditions are deeply rooted here.
Plastic Flowers
Germany 2026 | Ella Knorz | Feature film | 9'59 Min
Romy and Mio sneak off to Oktoberfest. A chance encounter in a beer tent turns a bit of fun into something serious.
Hang am Baum
Germany 2025 | Lucas Dülligen | Documentary | 13'12 Min
Apocalyptic machines are constantly encroaching on the habitats of humans and nature, and are meeting with resistance.
Ultimatum
Sweden 2026 | Desirée Mwepu Jean-Luc Mwepu | Feature film | 13'44 Min
Saran and Soleil are competing for a spot at the ballet school. But there's only room for one of them.
Thanks, You Too
Switzerland 2025 | Marion Täschler | Animation | 9'48 Min
Two oddballs meet over dinner. The oystercatcher is in for a long evening.
