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Special Programmes - The Best of Annecy

Total Running Time: 93
Session rating: 15+
Show date: Monday, January 10, 2005
Show time: 9:15 pm

L'HOMME AUX BRAS BALLANTS (THE MAN WITH PENDULOUS ARMS)
Running Time: 4mins
Year: 1997
Format: Video
Country: France

L'HOMME AUX BRAS BALLANTS (THE MAN WITH PENDULOUS ARMS)

Synopsis:
In a sleepy town under a moonless sky, a character with enormous arms is walking. Preceded by his shadow, he makes his way to an arena in order to achieve a ritual.

Award icon Jury Special Prize, Annecy 98.

Director:
Laurent Giogiard
Producer:
Jean-Francios Le Corre

THE PERIWIG-MAKER
Running Time: 15mins
Year: 1999
Format: Video
Country: Germany

THE PERIWIG-MAKER

Synopsis:
The story of a man who sealed himself off in medieval plague-infested London to escape the danger of infection. When an ill little girl seeks his help his life is turned upside down.

Award icon Grand Prize for Best TV Film, Annecy 2000.

Director:
Steffen Schaeffler
Producer:
Annette Schaeffler

BROTHER
Running Time: 8mins
Year: 2004
Format: Video
Country: Australia

BROTHER

Synopsis:
The childhood memory of a brother, his cigarette butts, asthma and head lice.

Award icon Special Distinction for Humour and Sensitivity, Annecy 2000.

Director/Producer:
Adam Elliott

PANIQUE AU VILLAGE
Running Time: 4mins
Year: 2000
Format: Video
Country: Belgium

PANIQUE AU VILLAGE

Synopsis:
Horse has made a cake. He puts it in the fridge to eat the next morning. Cowboy and Indian want to eat it right away. Horse doesn't agree.

Award icon Grand Prize for Best Animated TV Production, Annecy 2001

Director:
Stephane Aubier, Vincent Patar
Producer:
Vincent Tavier

FATHER AND DAUGHTER
Running Time: 9mins
Year: 2000
Format: Video
Country: Netherlands & UK

FATHER AND DAUGHTER

Synopsis:
A father says goodbye to his young daughter and leaves. She awaits his return for days, seasons, years . . .

Award icon Grand Prize for Short Film & Audience Award, Annecy 2001.

Director:
Michael Dudok De Wit

ROOF SEX
Running Time: 1min
Year: 2001
Format: Video
Country: USA

ROOF SEX

Synopsis:
Hot XXX chair-on-chair action.

Award icon Prize for a First Film, Annecy 2000

Director:
PES - Adam Pesapane

LA FUNAMBOLA (THE TIGHT-ROPE WALKER)
Running Time: 7mins
Year: 2002
Format: Video
Country: Italy

LA FUNAMBOLA (THE TIGHT-ROPE WALKER)

Synopsis:
The images of a life as seen through the eyes of a woman who, motionless in front of the sea, feels the need for some relief.

Award icon Special Distinction for Artistic Quality, Annecy 2002.

Producer:
Helene Vayssieres
Director/Producer:
Roberto Catani

TREEVIL
Running Time: 6mins
Year: 2002
Format: Video
Country: Finland

TREEVIL

Synopsis:
A lumberjack goes to the woods to cut a tree and strange things start to happen. The man is about to learn that things are not always what they seem to be.

Award icon Special Distinction, School or Graduation Film, Annecy 2003.

Director:
Aiju Salminen, Christer Lindstrom, Aino Ovaskainen
Producer:
Eija Saarinen

SUNDAY EVENING
Running Time: 6mins
Year: 2002
Format: VIdeo
Country: Bulgaria

SUNDAY EVENING

Synopsis:
It is possible for a lonely heart to stop being so lonely. . .

Award icon Award for Best School or Graduation Film, Annecy 2003.

Director/Producer:
Kalina Vutova

CREATURE COMFORTS
Running Time: 9
Year: 2004
Format: Video
Country: UK

CREATURE COMFORTS

Synopsis:
What do dogs think about Crufts? Do cats like cuddles, and who makes the best burglar alarm? Take a ringside seat as the two most popular pets go head to head in a battle that's raged for centuries.

Award icon The Crystal (Grand Prize) for Best TV Production, Annecy 2004.

Director:
Richard Goleszowski
Producer:
Julie Lockhart

DEEWANA
Running Time: 4mins
Year: 2003
Format: Video
Country: India

DEEWANA

Synopsis:
A courtesan is trying to keep her royal suitor at bay while she sings of her love. The title of the song is "Deewana" which means crazy and is referring to her crazy heart.

Award icon Award for Best Music Video, Annecy 2004.

Director:
Benaifer Mallik, Rajiv Rajimani

POOR GOD
Running Time: 3mins
Year: 2003
Format: Video
Country: UK

POOR GOD

Synopsis:
A priest goes to see God for a little chat.

Award icon Special Distinction for a School or Graduation Film, Annecy 2004.

Director:
Matthew Abbiss

INTOLERANCE
Running Time: 11mins
Year: 2000
Format: Video
Country: UK

INTOLERANCE

Synopsis:
The Zogs may look ugly, but their habits are even uglier.

Award icon Special Mention, Annecy 2001

Director:
Phill Mulloy

LORENZO
Running Time: 5mins
Year: 2004
Format: Video
Country: USA

LORENZO

Synopsis:
This is the tale of Lorenzo, the spoiled and pampered cat, and what happens the day his tail is hexed and comes to life.

Award icon The Crystal (Grand Prize), Annecy 2004.

Director:
Mike Gabriel
Producer:
Baker Bloodworth