Kinofilm Festival 18th Edition decided to allow the people to decide the winner of our categories this year by allowing them to name their top[…]
An eclectic programme of short films from across Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Poland, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. A programme with something for[…]
This unique and exceptional programme of student short films and animations curated from the 2021 student films from the Polish National Film, Television and Theatre[…]
Come and join us on the evening of Sunday 30th October for a brilliant celebration and closing ceremony of our 18th Edition Kinofilm Manchester International[…]
A-Z LIST OF FILMS – Screening FILM TITLE DIRECTOR’S NAME PROGRAMME NAME DAY DATE TIME VENUE 1.2 Million Anastasia Arsentyeva Made Up North SUN 23.10.22[…]
DAY DATE TIME PROGRAMME VENUE SECTION ONLINE ON DOOR WEDNESDAY 19 Oct 18:00 Spanish Shorts Instututo Cervantes Eurocine FREE FREE THURSDAY 20 Oct 18:00 Italian[…]
O!PLA- (Cert15) O!PLA means “Oh! Polish Animation”, but also: “Oh! People Love Animation”, a fitting dual meaning for this collection of short films- it is[…]
Questions of the recognition of the self as a problem, the inhumanities of health care gig work, a return to home after an accident, the[…]
Tales of survival in war and choices in allyship, racism experienced in Manchester, the enduring effects of childhood traumas, postponed goodbyes and urgent calls combine[…]
A phone call acts as a catalyst, a toy that connects, imaginary companions, ancient news runners, a seaside village, a sailor longing for home, a[…]
A collection of imaginative shorts from University of Salford students. Covering a wide range of genres and techniques, this programme bodes well for the future[…]
Controversial dinner conversation, caregivers to the homeless, a cross ethnic friendship amidst ethic descrimination, stories of memory loss, anxiety, aftermath of crisis and a magical[…]
This collection of documentaries allow you to aunch yourself into a man facing unexpected fame, an exploration into the healing powers of shared trauma, consider[…]
Personal perspectives and tales of gender identity and queerness. racial identity, sensual awakening, a transgender experience in Tehran, an homage to a love lost and[…]
Stories of niche photography, creepy callers, rooms that grow on their own, child free futures and a band that has found an ideal new member[…]
A questionable anxiety therapy, secretive caretakers of an orphanage, a race to againce time to preserve the human species, the nature of human to android […]
Surreality and reality mix in this selection of comedy tales dealing with medical mishaps, insecurities related to balding, an over the top competition among friends,[…]
Stories of Unrequited love, new passions, folk tales, self sacrificing for love, the changing roles of maturing youth in a traditional culture and the power[…]
An old woman reflects on the stages of life, a protective mother with a determined daughter strategies against the loneliness of old age, and a[…]
A queer boy navigates life in an unaccepting class, a man follows his life’s path, as other experience tragic accidents and hold out hope amidst[…]
An odd anxiety therapy that produces unexpected results, the reflections of a daughter after her father’s death, a story of systemic racism, missing family members,[…]
Celebrating all things Mancunian at the festival which has rooted itself in the heart of the city, it is fitting that this programme features in[…]
An enduring connection between man and dog, unrequited feelings of love, a magical ring that opens new sensual doors, a gender reveal, a reflective journey[…]
The denial of freedom, the power in word reclamation, knowledge in retrospect, the complexities of returning home, ancestry and morality, endangered spaces, reflections on death[…]
Questions of efficacy in gig healthcare work, the dedicated work of a saviour of animals and community, the freedom of foxes, a magical maze, and[…]
Immerse yourself in a series of short films exploring what it is like to be Black and British through the lens of film makers across[…]
Farmers, hunters, sailors, goats. Train rides, boat rides, magic tricks. Memories that seem just like yesterday. Life-changing promises, checklists gone mad. Hilarious bodily functions, and[…]
Making friends, or something more. Selling health for wealth. Awkward moments we’ve all done, childhood memories. Tall girls, short gnomes, men who do not live[…]
Interpretive dance, documentary filmmaking, theatrical intrigue, curious curses and questions of the nature of human existence from the perspective of an android weave together this[…]
Sci-fi love, a curious curse, the poetry of resistance, a Summer Sunday in the Mediterranean and differing perspectives on the rearing of youth come together[…]
We are happy to announce our Official Film Selection Screening Calendar for the 18th Edition of the Kinofilm Festival.We have curated a 12-day long festival[…]
Join us at the Digital Performance Lab (University of Salford) down at Salford Quays on Friday 21st October to celebrate the opening of Kinofilm’s 18th[…]
A talent show audition, safety in womanhood, one upmanship among friends, surprises in service industry work, unlikely connections and a young girl’s first day at[…]
A young and successful magician’s best trick fails, an agreement among roommates, a fortunate and unfortunate lottery win, bullies, and perils of dating and play[…]
Kino are pleased to announce the 18th edition of the Festival will take place October 18th – 30th 2022. We are now presenting the festival[…]