Miami short Film Festival Presents: Focus on Germany
Wed May 23, 8:00 PM - Wed May 23, 10:00 PM

While waiting for her train in a café a young woman (Olivia) suddenly ends up in a situation where the barista chases away a begging girl and starts to stir up hatred against refugees with two customers. Olivia has to decide whether to simply leave the place like another customer does or to take action. (Based on a true story.)

TISCH & BETT/ BE MY GUEST

Dir by; Anne Chlosta (Toby) – Comedy – 10:27 Min - Germany

The comedy „Be My Guest” tells the story of two men and one woman in the rather sobering middle of life. When a sudden emotional outburst occurs, they realize that not even their life-long friendship can keep them afloat. After all, they have long since lost interest in anything but themselves.

STAMMGÄSTE / REGULAR GUESTS

Dir by; Daniel Bernhardt – Drama– 17:22 Min - Germany

Another Sunday and once again Renate is waiting for some guests for her restaurant. Eventually the two regular guests Charlie and Hoppi drop in and confront her with serious accusations. They wanna have a word with her son Lukas.

NICOLE’S CAGE

Dir by: Josef Brandl – Drama – 15:57 Min – Germany

The big wheel in the most exciting area of the city is the perfect real estate for Jakob and Nicole, a young, ambitious and firmly in the event culture anchored couple. When one of the popular gondolas becomes free, they do not hesitate to move into their first common flat. Unfortunately none of them both has taken the time to get to know his partner before.

IRGENDWER / SOMEONE

Dir by; Marco Gadge - Drama Historical – 14:30 Min – Germany

Germany, at the end of WWII. The Red Army fight for every inch of ground in the streets of the city. Greta and her family are hiding in a cellar hoping for mercy. Greta’s father, however, intuits for a very good reason that the Soviets will take brutal revenge. The short film “Irgendwer” (“Someone”) shows that a beginning is still possible, always and everywhere. The film is based on a true story.