Berlinale Shorts Highlighted at Mumbai International Film Festival
The Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) will present a Berlinale Spotlight: Berlinale Shorts from June 15 to 21, 2024, bringing a selection of twelve acclaimed short films to Indian audiences. Founded in 1990, MIFF is South Asia's oldest and largest festival dedicated to documentary, short fiction, and animation films.
The Berlinale Spotlight extends the reach of the Berlinale festival by showcasing its curated programs worldwide throughout the year. This initiative enables a broader audience to experience the cinematic excellence celebrated at Berlinale.
Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck, head of Berlinale Shorts, will introduce the films in Mumbai. She remarked, “This comprehensive programme provides a good overview of the profile of Berlinale Shorts. I am looking forward to meeting the audience at the festival and to the opportunity to get to know the current Indian short film scene extensively.” Henckel-Donnersmarck has also been invited to join the five-member jury for MIFF's National Competition.
Ekta Mittal, director of Gumnaam Din (Missing Days), will be among the notable attendees. Her film, which is part of the Berlinale Spotlight selection, exemplifies the diverse and compelling narratives showcased in this program.
The Berlinale Shorts will be presented in three distinct programs:
Programme 1:
- A Kind of Testament by Stephen Vuillemin, France, 16’, Berlinale Shorts 2023
- Shi ri fang gu (Sojourn to Shangri-La) by Lin Yihan, People’s Republic of China, 20’, Berlinale Shorts 2024
- Haulout by Evgenia Arbugaeva, Maxim Arbugaev, United Kingdom / Russian Federation, 25’, Berlinale Shorts 2022
- How to Disappear by Michael Stumpf, Leonhard Müllner, Robin Klengel, Austria, 21’, Berlinale Shorts 2020
Programme 2:
- Jon-Jae-Ui Jib (House of Existence) by Joung Yumi, South Korea, 8’, Berlinale Shorts 2022
- Manhã de Domingo (Sunday Morning) by Bruno Ribeiro, Brazil, 25’ – Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film) 2022 –
- Ours (Bear) by Morgane Frund, Switzerland, 19’, Berlinale Shorts 2023
- Marungka tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black) by Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch, Australia, 25’ – Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film) 2023 –
Programme 3:
- Gumnaam Din (Missing Days) by Ekta Mittal, India, 28’, Berlinale Shorts 2020
- Kawauso by Akihito Izuhara, Japan, 15’, Berlinale Shorts 2024
- Les chenilles by Michelle Keserwany, Noel Keserwany, France, 30’ – Golden Bear for Best Short Film 2023 –
- Terra Mater – Mother Land by Kantarama Gahigiri, Rwanda / Switzerland, 10’, Berlinale Shorts 2023
This collaboration between Berlinale and MIFF not only highlights the international appeal of short films but also fosters a cultural exchange that enriches the cinematic landscapes of both Germany and India.