Home β News β Czech films at Clermont-Ferrand The 47th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival is scheduled to take place from 31 Januaryβ8 February, and, as tradition dictates, it features Czech films in its program. A brand new Czech Short Films collection will be presented in Clermont, among other means, via market screenings for film professionals on Monday 3 February at 2 pm at the Georges Conchon Theater. Following the success of his Oscar-shortlisted Happy End , Hurikan ventures into the hard-boiled genre with a uniquely Czech sensibility.
The film follows its pig-headed protagonist on a chaotic, action-packed night as he attempts to deliver a keg of beer to a shop run by a barmaid he hopes to impress. Rendered in monochrome with a 2D, comic book-inspired noir aesthetic, Hurikan reflects influences from Katsuhiro Otomo, Hayao Miyazaki, and Sylvain Chomet. This compelling minute film presents a true story of survival and escape from the Russian-invaded city of Irpin.
Crafting the story through a blend of photographs, video footage from her time in Irpin, and stop-motion and cut-out animation, the director succeeds in drawing viewers into a deeply personal journey of love, loss, and survival. Her unique utilization of the rare technique of charcoal animation on paper, paired with her long-standing passion for collage and traditional animation, enable her to skillfully navigate and articulate the turmoil and absurdity of war.
The minute film delves into the consciousness of a drone pilot on a peacekeeping mission in a desolate landscape. As he monitors strategic targets, he encounters psychological operations psyop e-girls who tempt him into unauthorized actions, leading to unforeseen consequences and internal conflicts.
The film employs footage captured primarily with a depth camera, later processed through 3D animation software, resulting in a heightened sensorial quality that feels distinctly inhuman. Weeds employs the distinctive technique of oil painting on glass to tell a story without dialogue.
