Show Me Shorts: German Short Film Night
Enjoy the boldness and beauty of German cinema with these six new short films. Celebrate special occasions, explore daily life in surprising ways, and find love and forgiveness. It’s a ride through many emotions.
The German Short Film Night is presented by Show Me Shorts in partnership with Goethe-Institut New Zealand.
9 Million Colors, a vibrant underwater animation, directed by Bára Anna
Ein alltägliches Wunder (An Ordinary Miracle), a drama about a farming couple whose world is shattered by a freak accident, directed by Stefanie Reinhard
Ben’s Birthday, a coming-of-age story about a boy choosing birthday sweets at the supermarket, directed by Robert Decani
Bad Grammar, a comedy about a friend visiting his formerly idolised buddy, directed by Daniel Holzberg
High Spirits, a thriller based on a true story about a group of friends on a night out, directed by Faek Falak
The Undying Pain of Existence, a comedic animation about a nude model struck by a mosquito bite, directed by Oscar Jacobson
Language: German, with English subtitles
Total run time: 78 minutes
Rating: to be advised
Proudly supported by: Goethe-Institut New Zealand
