29. International Film Festival ZOOM – ZBLIŻENIA 02 – 08.03.2026 / Jelenia Góra / Poland

The order of presentation

3.03.2026        TUESDAY

09:15–11:30 (JCK, ul. Bankowa 28/30)

1/ FULL NEST

The squirrel’s nest is warmly padded for the cold winter with all kinds of stolen goods. But then a flood breaks out and forest animals flee to Lena’s farm. The squirrel would like to help them…

D, 2025, 05:13, dir. Elena Walf, prod. Thomas Meyer-Hermann

 

2/ SAILBOAT AT THE END OF THE STREET

Inja, an eight-year-old girl, is bullied by her friend at school and returns home sadly. But an incredible adventure awaits her on the way there. In the middle of the city, on board his huge sailing ship, the legendary explorer Marco Polo suddenly appears. He brings a special gift for Inja — a magnificent Asian tiger that he discovered on one of his journeys. This mysterious companion soon becomes her faithful ally. 

HRV, 2025, 07:56, dir. Lucía Aimara Borjas, prod. Vinko Brešan

 

3/ CELL BUDDIES

Sam, a grumpy raccoon is stuck sharing a cell with Bob, a sweet but dim manatee. In their chaotic jailbreak Sam’s hardened edges soften as Bob’s loyalty shines. Will they escape? Maybe. But together, they’ve already cracked something bigger: trust.

NLD, Cel Maatjes, 2025, 05:11, dir. Melle Windig, Hidde Alberts, Miguel Reyes, Jurgen de Smit, Arjen van der Plas, prod. Sint Joost School of Art and Design

 

4/ THE DAY YOU WERE GONE              

Here’s the story of a little boy who learns that his brother has left. Intrigued, he embarks on a game of hide-and-seek where he eventually uncovers the secrets in the house.

FRA, 2024, 05:51, Emeline Anne, Léa Bourbouze, Rachel Scherier, Camille Cujaube, Zoé de Groote, Alexandre Jacques, prod. Philippe Meis (Supinfocom Rubika)

 

5/ THE DOGS’ HIGHWAY

After the helplessness of being abandoned on the highway, a wounded and downhearted dog searches in the shadows for the life he lost.

MEX, La carretera de los perros, 2024, 10:05, dir./ prod. Carlos Rueda

 

6/  BOURREAU DES COEURS

Grégoire, an employee at Paris City Hall, does everything he can to preserve the Pont des Arts by cutting off the love locks that threaten the monument. Sophie, a true romantic, is determined to protect these famous symbols of eternal love that have become part of the city’s soul.

FRA, Bourreau des Coeurs, 2025, 6:00, dir. Inès Moussard, Antoine Genza, Ilian Belkilani, Sam Ripart, Alexandre Julhe, Camille Duvere, prod. Philippe Meis (Supinfocom Rubika)

 

7/ BEETLES

In their latest tale, the creators of „The Beetles” tackle the subject of privilege. What should we do when we struggle with something that comes easily to others? How should we react when we see someone grappling with a challenge that is no problem for us? Can we learn to look at the world with greater kindness?

PL, 2025, 09:51, dir. Piotr Chmielewski

 

8/ THE MOTHERLESS EGG

Lena’s dog finds an egg in his bowl. He knows that a chick will only hatch from an egg like this if a mother hen hatches it! Worried, he sets off on a search…

D, 2025, 05:13, dir. Elena Walf, prod. Thomas Meyer-Hermann

 

9/ BOBEL’S KITCHEN

Bobel (a poisonous mushroom) dreams of becoming a chef, but there’s just one problem standing between him and his dream: no one wants to taste anything from his stall because it’s so poisonous. Despite this, Bobel doesn’t give up and continues to come to the market every day, attracting the attention of Milo. Touched by Bobel’s loneliness, Milo decides to help him find customers, despite his mother’s prohibition.

BEL, 2024, 11:00, dir. Fiona Rolland, prod. Vincent  Gilot

 

 
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