Kurzes aus Argentinien

In cooperation with Winterthur International Short Film Festival Argentine film has never been more vivacious thanks to new talented directors who have given a fresh face to Argentine cinema with their surprising short films. The Winterthur International Short Film Festival presents a programme of current short film highlights. (Curated by Nicola Ruffo/Delphine Lyner) EL EMPLEO_2008 (Animation) In six minutes, Santiago Bou Grasso styles a socio-critical utopia of our working environment and questions the importance of professional identity in a tragically amusing fashion. ELE & JAGGER_2005 (Drama) Ele falls in love with singer Jagger, who looks surprisingly similar to his idol Mick Jagger. In 20 minutes, Juan Ramón Ojuez presents a sensitive study of dying teenage dreams. HOY NO ES HOY_2007 (Silent film) Martin wants to disappear, but his life – as well as this 8-minute film – takes a surprising turn. Gustavo Taretto’s snapshot of a city chameleon has won several prizes. MUTO_2008 (Animation) Buenos Aires has a huge street-art scene and artist “Blu” crafts the most famous graffiti art. In seven minutes, his figures transform and thus conquer public space. ORQUESTA TIPICA_2007 (Documentary) This 20-minute documentary gives an insight into the spirit of the Argentine people: tango! Nicolas Entel accompanies the “Orquesta Tipica” during their inspirational street concerts. UN JUEGO ABSURDO_2009 (Comedy) Young geek Javier attempts to compare lust with mathematics and thus find a formula for passion. An amusing twelve-minute comedy by Gaston Rothschild.