Bach and the Gap Year Program

Goodbye Mom

January 1997 •Spanish

A man on a supermarket encounters a woman who tells him he reminds her of her late son.

Fabrizio’s Initiation

February 2016 •Spanish

In the heat of summer, Fabrizio is desperate to find the right time and place to make out with Nadia, his longtime girlfriend. With frustration building because his best laid plans are constantly getting interrupted, he comes up with a novel solution — but it will take more than just one teen boy to make it happen.

Ready Or Not

June 2024 •English

Thomas (12) and Yana (10) who are siblings, play at a park when Yana gets frustrated as she's unable to complete the monkey bar. Thomas asked her what other game she would prefer. She suggests a game of hide-and-seek. Thomas eagerly agrees. As the game progresses, Thomas stages a prank on her sister, pretending to be unconscious from an apple he found in the forest . Yana's panic and distress lead to a heartfelt apology from Thomas, who learns the importance of empathy and trust. The siblings reconcile and leave the forest.

Made Public

March 2019 •English

On the eve of his wedding day, a groom's cold feet go viral, forcing him and his bride to rely on the court of public opinion to save-or destroy-their marriage.

Hannas baby

June 2019 •Swedish

All for One

April 2002 •French

In a closed locker room, rugby players perform the last pre-match rituals. Warming up their souls and bodies, all tense in anticipation of the fight.

Die Todeszeche

January 1930 •German

Der streitbare Herr Kickel

January 1933 •German

Mr. Kickel makes a bet with Mr. Müller as to whether Kickel will be arrested that very day.

Mein Name ist Lampe

September 1932 •German

A mix-up results in a normal man becoming a dentist.

The Colour of His Hair

June 2017 •English

Based on an unrealized film script written in 1964 for The Homosexual Law Reform Society, a British organisation that campaigned for the decriminalization of homosexual relations between men, "The Colour Of His Hair" merges drama and documentary into a meditation on queer life before and after the partial legalization of homosexuality in 1967.

The Prep Room

December 2024 •English

To prepare for the final debate of the regular season, six high school students contemplate the value of time.

Baddie

July 2024 •Thai

Приятного аппетита

September 1961 •Russian

Princess Ball Gown

January 2018 •Turkish

Wedding rituals grounded on non-verbal social agreements represent the perception of society in general. Wedding dress is a symbolic part of these rituals. The process that a wedding dress has went through can be considered as an embodiment of the formation of women identity in society. Like most of the women, wedding dressmakers also dream of being a princess once they wear their wedding dress. On the other hand, dressmakers are certainly aware of the fact that they promote the already existing image of women in society because of their job. While they also recognise the truth is way different.

Children of Silence

January 1962 •French

This film looks at the world of children with hearing loss and the importance of early diagnosis. With its straightforward, rigorous cinematic style and intimate approach to the subject, the film focuses on the human rather than the technical side of the problem of hearing impairment.

Reno 911!: Miami

February 2007 •English

A rag-tag team of Reno cops are called in to save the day after a terrorist attack disrupts a national police convention in Miami Beach during spring break. Based on the Comedy Central series.

Man Bites Dog

August 1992 •French

The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants. Ben provides casual commentary on the nature of his work and arbitrary musings on topics of interest to him, such as music or the conditions of low-income housing, and even goes so far as to introduce the documentary crew to his family. But their reckless indulgences soon get the better of them.

Ampelmann

October 2009 •German

A policeman unintentionally wrecks havoc when he installs a traffic light in a small, rural community.

VR Workplace

January 2019 •Japanese

Set in the near future, a game “VR Workplace” where persons can virtually experience the ideal work environment is gaining attraction. It promises to support the NEET (persons not employed or in school) population in assimilating them into the workforce. However, one day, a bug within the game emerges in the form of a character named “Manager Iwaki” who harasses other players.

Loucura e Cultura

November 1973 •Portuguese

Documentary with fragments and records about the boundaries between art and counterculture, based on a debate held at the Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro, in October 1968.