DACH Competition 4

Emotions long buried are brought to light. Perhaps it’s time to heal old wounds. But beware: as people aim to feel safe, human wolves lurk around every corner, and animals become victims.

Sea Skin – Director: Selena Goedeke Tort · Germany · 14 min · German (OmeU)

After a long absence, Fiete returns to the island he comes from, but the local community doesn’t seem very pleased about this. Except for Enno, who’s visibly overjoyed. Long-lost emotions resurface, even though Enno and Fiete have both grown a thick skin.

Half Moon – Director: Hae-Sup Sin · Switzerland, South Korea · 22 min · Swiss German, Korean, English (OmeU)

Annette and her adopted son Joel, now an adult, meet up with his biological mother in South Korea. Both mothers and their son must deal with repressed emotions: envy, guilt, loneliness, and insecurity prevail during this unusual dinner.

Grimm’s Nightmare – Director: Andrea Erja · Germany · 23 min · German (OmeU)

“Little Red Riding Hood and the Big, Bad Wolf” is not just a story. Through the lens of this fairy tale, scholars examine the significance of collective morality, history, and rhetoric — and the danger that results when these three things are exploited by far-right populists.

Harika – Director: Beran Ergün · Germany · 29 min · German (OmeU)

A harmless childhood prank riles up a small-town community. Two boys hit a Chihuahua with a water balloon. The dog belongs to a man who runs a boxing gym. Is the dog OK? A harmless rumor inflates to the point where it puts the community’s cohesion to the test.