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LocationKino Moviemento BerlinKottbusser Damm 2210967 BerlinTel: + 49 (0) 30 692 47 85U7/U8 Hermannplatz

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LocationSouterrain Keller KinoDominikanerstraße 440545 DüsseldorfTel: + 49 (0) 211 557 18 31U-Bahn: Barbarossaplatz

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Welcome to Shebeen Flick 2018

In curating the programme for this year’s festival, we paid special attention to the balance in genre and format but also the balance in gender.

We were delighted to see a whopping 234 % increase in submissions by female filmmakers when compared to 2017. As a result, for the first time, we were able to achieve a 50-50 % gender balance in the selected feature films and to celebrate, we put together a shorts programme focusing on the female perspective titled The Female Gaze. Setting the tone from the very beginning, we kick-off the festival with KISSING CANDICE, a female-centred story directed by director Aoife McArdle.

This year’s festival is also expanding in regard to format. For the first time, the festival will include a Virtual Reality experience. SONG OF THE SEA VR will take the audience into an immersive experience based on the Oscar® nominated animation of the same title by Irish director Tomm Moore. The programme will also include the wacky 6-part story THE MUSTERING OF THE HARRIER. The screening also includes a live performance and requires audience participation – sheer fun.

Over four days in Berlin and a weekend in Düsseldorf, the festival will present a number of gems such as the poignant SCHOOL LIFE and the German Premieres of the inspiring AMANDA COOGAN: LONG NOW, the thrilling WITHOUT NAME and the knockout Roller Derby documentary REVOLUTIONS.

In short, 2018 is Shebeen Flick’s year for conceptual expansion. We hope to share this experience with you and indulge in broadening our horizons together through the delightful world of storytelling.

Fernanda ParenteFestival Founder & Director

Programme Summary

Berlin

Thu 15.3. 20:00 Kissing Candice + For You Q&A with Director Aoife McArdle Fri 16.3. 19:00 Amanda Coogan: Long Now + Company B20:45 Shorts: The Female Gaze22:30 The Mustering of the Harrier Sat 17.3. 17:00 Shorts: The Extraordinary 18:45 Intermission + Marky‘s Bad Week21:15 Shorts: The Chills22:45 Without Name + The Fairies Q&A with Director Lorcan Finnegan Sun 18.3. 17:00 Revolutions + Neon AMA with Bear City Roller Derby 19:15 Shorts: The Craic20:45 School Life + Blackout

Thu 15. – Sun 18.3.Song of the Sea VR (free entry)

Special Guests

Aoife McArdleDirector . Kissing Candice

Lorcan FinneganDirector . Without Name

Mirjam StrugallaEditor . School Life

Charlie Doran & Hugh CooneyCreators . The Mustering of the Harrier

Sixxi BlitzBlocker . Bear City Roller Derby

And more to be confirmed …

Programme Summary

Düsseldorf

Sat 24.3.20:00 School Life + Blackout Q&A with Editor Mirjam Strugalla

Sun 25.3. 17:00 Revolutions + Neon 19:00 Shorts: The Craic 20:15 Intermission + Marky‘s Bad Week

© Stefan Groenveld

Berlin 15. – 18.3.18Moviemento Kino Kreuzberg

Fri 16.3.19:00 Amanda Coogan: Long Now + Company B

Company BTess Motherway . 2017 . 5 minCompany B is Ireland‘s only contemporary dance company for young males, which objective is to create a unique space for self-expression through dance and movement. In this short documentary, members reveal what it‘s like for them to dance, how it feels and why they love it.

Amanda Coogan: Long Now Paddy Cahill . 2017 . 1h 3 min German PremiereA documentary exploring the importance of time and duration through Amanda Coogan, the Dublin-born performance artist who has been a close student and collaborator with Marina Abramovic throughout her career. Filmed during a gruelling six-week exhibition at Ireland‘s prestigious RHA Gallery, the documentary captures what was the gallery‘s most successful and visited show in its 187-year history.

Thu 15.3. 20:00 Kissing Candice + For You The screening will be followed by a conversation with Director Aoife McArdle and reception courtesy of Writers Tears Irish Whiskey and Bord Bía

For You German PremiereBrendan Canty . 2016 . 13 minA young girl struggles with an alcoholic mother, her environment and entering adulthood, until an act of devotion from her boyfriend offers relief and the strength to love.

Kissing Candice Aoife McArdle . 2016 . 1h 42 min 17 year old Candice longs to escape the boredom of her seaside town, only finding solace in her vivid imagination. When her disillusionment drives her obsession with a troubled stranger, she becomes increasingly entangled with a dangerous local gang.

Fri 16.3. 22:30 The Mustering of the Harrier The screening will include a live performance and audience interaction. Creators Charlie Doran and Hugh Cooney will run the show!

The Mustering of the Harrier German Premiere Charlie Doran . 2017 . 1h Knights with smartphones. Oven-Cooked pizzas. Ancient nations that teem with scheming kings, troll warriors and fiendishly complicated Wi-Fi passwords.  This is the tale of the Harriers, a chapter of peaceful knights from Hackney, East London, who are engaged in a fantasy epic that mingles the mysteries of the medieval with a melange of modern-day myth-making. This saga is presented for viewing as six short episodes together with a live performance. We ask you too to pledge your allegiance.  No pizza will be supplied to audiences on the night. This is non-negotiable.

Fri 16.3.20:45 Shorts: The Female Gaze

Jelly Baby Naomi Fagan . 2017 . 17 minThe hidden desperation of an outwardly tough single mother is revealed when she is forced to find the balance between her maternal duties and her own desires.

CasualAoife Nic Ardghail, Kate Dolan . 2017 . 12 minMaura, an aspiring poet, has been dumped in a voice mail. Now she‘s wallowing in grief and self- loathing and has an insatiable hunger for chocolate mousse. And bacon. And wine. To get out of this funk, she decides to use her wordsmith powers to win back her beau.

HomecomingSinéad O‘Loughlin . 2016 . 14 minA young man struggles to find his place in the world after returning to Ireland. A familiar face makes him wonder if things are about to change.

Tit for TattMairéad Ní Thréinir . 2017 . 20 minTit for Tatt follows the experiences of two breast cancer survivors who were inspired to mark their battles by getting tattoos on their surgery scars.

DepartureAoífe Doyle . 2017 . 9 minAn Irish grandmothers unexpected departure from her lonely life.

Sat 17.3.17:00 Shorts: The Extraordinary

Hidden Potential Eamonn MacMahon . 2016 . 11minAnthony struggles with Dyslexia and is constantly belittled, ignored and bullied by his class mates and teachers. Until, one day someone steps in and changes his life forever.

The Lollipop Man Danilo Zambrano . 2017 . 13 minLiam Timmons, an idiosyncratic lollipopman, lives a rigid lifestyle. When he befriends Monica, a free-spirit substitute teacher, his life is turned upside down.

Inside I‘m Racing Aleksander Szeser . 2017 . 18 minA young autistic boy fascinated with motorsport unexpectedly finds a chance to put his passion to the test.

HumNathan Fagan . 2017 . 19 minDiagnosed at 19 years old with schizoaffective disorder, Kevin Nolan began writing music to regain some of the freedom he’d lost due to his illness. ‘Hum’ is an intimate and music-fueled tour of Kevin’s world.

MartinDonal Moloney . 2017 . 9 minMartin has chosen to live under a bridge, but he doesn‘t consider himself homeless. This documen-tary examines how two people from two very different walks of life interpret happiness.

Sat 17.3.18:45 Intermission + Marky‘s Bad Week

Marky‘s Bad Week Daniel Holmwood . 2017 . 6 minAfter having the worst week of his life, Marky decides to take the edge off with a spliff. But things go from bad to worse when he realises he‘s lost his nodge of hash.

Intermission 15th Anniversary ScreeningJohn Crowley . 2003 . 1h 45 minAfter Dublin resident John (Cillian Murphy) attempts a „trial“ breakup with his girlfriend (Kelly Macdonald), she starts dating a middle-aged banker, and John quickly realizes his mistake. A chance encounter introduces him to small-time crook Lehiff (Colin Farrell), and together they team up to get revenge on the banker by stealing from his bank. Unluckily for them, a local hotshot police detective (Colm Meaney) has it out for Lehiff, and his increased scrutiny threatens to unravel their plot.

Sat 17.3.22:45 Without Name + The FairiesDirectors Lorcan Finnegan and Tess O‘Shea will attend the screening

The FairiesTess O‘Shea . 2017 . 4 minThis short documentary explores the survival of fairy folklore and celtic tradition in the rural west of Ireland. It features Seanchaí storyteller Eddie Lenihan.

Without Name German PremiereLorcan Finnegan . 2016 . 1h 33 minYou’re not alone in the woods. Land surveyor Eric, alienated from urban existence and those who love him, travels to a remote and unnamed Irish woodland to assess its sustainability for a dubious development projects. Intangible elements are at play in this ethereal environment. The place seems to be imbued by an intelligence of sorts. A silhouette flits between tress. The place fascinates the fragmenting Eric as much as it disturbs him. There is something in the wood that calls to him, and should he reply, risks becoming a prisoner of a place Without Name.

Sat 17.3.21:15 Shorts: The Chills

The Observer EffectGarret Walsh . 2017 . 19 minA woman is haunted by a dark watcher, a man obsessed with thoughts of her vicious murder.

Must Do Is A Good MasterGerard McKenzie . 2017 . 9 minAn Irish man picks up a moody hitch hiker while on holidays in the Czech Republic, which leads to a personality clash.

The Long Wet GrassJustin Davey . 2017 . 14 minAs dawn breaks over a remote lakeside in the West of Ireland, a car comes to a halt and a Victor and a barefoot woman are at an existential impasse. Can their interwoven past save her?

When The Sea GullsAlasdair Killin . 2016 . 13 minLuke and James meet on a seemingly deserted beach to scatter the ashes of a mutual acquaintance.

Sun 18.3.19:15 Shorts: The Craic

There‘s Something About The Virgin MaryKevin McSorley . 2016 . 12 minJohnny Davis becomes a Flair Bartending Cocktail King in an attempt to win his customers back to his empty village bar and to inadvertently save the day for the village church.

Even Droids Have FriendsGrace-Cassidy & Sorcha Furlong . 2016 . 13 minAt a local Star Wars convention, two middle aged men, still masquerading as r2d2 and C-3PO are torn apart when one wants to go solo.

Tuesday NightMichael Healy . 2017 . 15 minTuesday Night is a comedy about the sensationa-lised media representation of trans people, and the burdens of local planning regulation.

GustavKen Williams & Denis Fitzpatrick . 2017 . 11 minA man wakes up with a strange tune in his head. But what is it? And how did it get there?

Sun 18.3.17:00 Revolutions + NeonThe screening will be followed by a conversation with Sixxi Blitz from Bear City Roller Derby

NeonRioghnach Ni Ghrioghair . 2017 . 6 minNeon is a break-neck, cyberpunk action sci-fi set in a future decaying world.

Revolutions German PremiereLaura McGann . 2016 . 1h 27minYoung Irish women go on a high-octane Roller Derby odyssey in search of a means for self-expression, a fight to be fought, and, above all, a team that needs them. But how will responsibility and power affect the new leaders? With total access over 4 years, starting with the first-ever Irish team as they prepare for the World Cup in 2011, Revolutions follows this exciting sports arc, capturing the story as it unfolds, and observing fascinating rivalries and real character development.of a place Without Name.

Sun 18.3.20:45 School Life + BlackoutThe screening will be followed by a closing reception courtesy of The Irish Embassy of Ireland

BlackoutDylan Nevin . 2017 . 6 minA hopeful artist who attends an academy in a glistening Utopia to practice art finds, that in this society, there are strict rules deciding what forms of art are acceptable.

School Life Berlin Premiere Neasa Ní Chianáin & David Rane . 2016 . 1h 39 minFollowing a year in the lives of two inspirational teachers in the only primary- age boarding school in Ireland. Housed in an 18th Century estate, school life embraces tradition and modernity. For John, rock music is just another subject alongside Maths, Scripture and Latin, taught in a collaborative and often hilarious fashion. For Amanda the key to connecting with children is the book and she uses all means to snare the young minds. For nearly half a century these two have shaped thousands of minds but now the unthinkable looms: what would retirement mean? What will keep them young if they leave?

Thu 15. – Sun 18.3. Song of the Sea VR Presented by Grover

Song of the Sea VR Tomm Moore . 2017 . 10 min (free entry) Cartoon Saloon invites you to step inside the Great Storyteller’s Cavern inspired by their Oscar-nominated hand-drawn animated feature film ‘Song of the Sea’.   Experience immersion in one of the film’s beautiful, expressive environments in this interactive narrative--and meet the unpredictable, zany Storyteller himself!  Unravel the story of the Selkie and how the fate of all the faeries is connected to her own... and if you find the hidden key, unlock a bonus trip underwater: jellyfish, anemones, schools of fish and more await you below moonlit waves. Enjoy Saoirse the Selkie’s playful excursion with the seals!

Düsseldorf 24. – 25.3.18Souterrain KinoOberkassel

Sat 24.3.20:00 School Life + BlackoutThe screening will be followed by a conversation with Editor Mirjam Strugalla and reception courtesy of Writers Tears Irish Whiskey

BlackoutDylan Nevin . 2017 . 6 minA hopeful artist who attends an academy in a glistening Utopia to practice art finds, that in this society, there are strict rules deciding what forms of art are acceptable.

School Life Düsseldorf Premiere Neasa Ní Chianáin & David Rane . 2016 . 1h 39 minFollowing a year in the lives of two inspirational teachers in the only primary- age boarding school in Ireland. Housed in an 18th Century estate, school life embraces tradition and modernity. For John, rock music is just another subject alongside Maths, Scripture and Latin, taught in a collaborative and often hilarious fashion. For Amanda the key to connecting with children is the book and she uses all means to snare the young minds. For nearly half a century these two have shaped thousands of minds but now the unthinkable looms: what would retirement mean? What will keep them young if they leave?

Sun 25.3.17:00 Revolutions + Neon

NeonRioghnach Ni Ghrioghair . 2017 . 6 minNeon is a break-neck, cyberpunk action sci-fi set in a future decaying world.

Revolutions Düsseldorf PremiereLaura McGann . 2016 . 1h 27 minYoung Irish women go on a high-octane Roller Derby odyssey in search of a means for self-expression, a fight to be fought, and, above all, a team that needs them. But how will responsibility and power affect the new leaders? With total access over 4 years, starting with the first-ever Irish team as they prepare for the World Cup in 2011, Revolutions follows this exciting sports arc, capturing the story as it unfolds, and observing fascinating rivalries and real character development.of a place Without Name.

Sun 25.3.19:00 Shorts: The Craic

There‘s Something About The Virgin MaryKevin McSorley . 2016 . 12 minJohnny Davis becomes a Flair Bartending Cocktail King in an attempt to win his customers back to his empty village bar and to inadvertently save the day for the village church.

Even Droids Have FriendsGrace-Cassidy & Sorcha Furlong . 2016 . 13 minAt a local Star Wars convention, two middle aged men, still masquerading as r2d2 and C-3PO are torn apart when one wants to go solo.

Tuesday NightMichael Healy . 2017 . 15 minTuesday Night is a comedy about the sensationa-lised media representation of trans people, and the burdens of local planning regulation.

GustavKen Williams & Denis Fitzpatrick . 2017 . 11 minA man wakes up with a strange tune in his head. But what is it? And how did it get there?

Sun 25.3.20:15 Intermission + Marky‘s Bad Week

Marky‘s Bad Week Daniel Holmwood . 2017 . 6 minAfter having the worst week of his life, Marky decides to take the edge off with a spliff. But things go from bad to worse when he realises he‘s lost his nodge of hash.

Intermission 15th Anniversary ScreeningJohn Crowley . 2003 . 1h 45 minAfter Dublin resident John (Cillian Murphy) attempts a „trial“ breakup with his girlfriend (Kelly Macdonald), she starts dating a middle-aged banker, and John quickly realizes his mistake. A chance encounter introduces him to small-time crook Lehiff (Colin Farrell), and together they team up to get revenge on the banker by stealing from his bank. Unluckily for them, a local hotshot police detective (Colm Meaney) has it out for Lehiff, and his increased scrutiny threatens to unravel their plot.

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