18th Annual Pavel Koutecký Award and 7th ELBE DOCK IFF | September 4–8, 2024

NORDIC 3 - short films

8. 9. 2024
10:00
GEH8
ED AWARD for Nordic short film

Hello

A man peacefully sips his coffee, engrossed in a book, until a door suddenly swings open, revealing a dimly lit room.

Sweden; 1 minute

 

Every Tom, Dick and Urpo

The Finnish man's name Urpo derives from the Latin name Urbanus which means 'cultivated' and 'city dweller'. In this warm-hearted and humorous short documentary, four men all called Urpo gather to reflect on the meaning and impact of their name on their lives.

Finland; 15 minutes

 

The Last Straw

Ivar is stranded on a mountainous country road on the Faroe Islands and the only person he can ask for help is his estranged brother.

Faroe Islands, Denmark; 16 minutes

 

Complications

An intimate cam session unexpectedly turns into a suspenseful, life-and-death situation.

Norway; 14 minutes

 

The Swimmer

When a sound-recordist brings his girlfriend on a trip to the Danish west coast to record atmospheres, he picks up a disturbing sound that begins to torment his conscience.

Denmark; 17 minutes