The Pluto Team will be participating in the upcoming virtual EFM and In-Person Berlinale.

Come and meet us at the PLUTO BASE in the cozy Telegraph Bar (Winterfeldtstr. 1, 10781 Berlin) from 11th – 14th of February 2022 (every day from 3pm to 11pm). We would love to have a drink with you there or to set up a meeting elsewhere. 

We are thrilled to present our lineup of engaging global cinema:
Somewhere over the Chemtrails (World Premiere @ Berlinale Panorama)
How I Learned to Fly (Market Premiere @ Virtual EFM)
A Vanishing Fog, Stand By Me, Jesús López, Quiet Freedom, Once Upon A Time In Calcutta (Market Screenings @ Virtual EFM)
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Please find below detailed information and the screening times.

SOMEWHERE OVER THE CHEMTRAILS
by Adam Koloman Rybanský
Comedy, 85 min.
Czech Republic 2022

A confidently told and rhythmically compelling debut that examines the mechanisms of racism and exclusion in the microcosm of a village. A loving and humorous look at human weakness, revealing a deeply humanist worldview.

 

INDUSTRY SCREENING:

Tue, 15th of February 2022 - 11:45h @ Cubix 4

PUBLIC SCREENINGS:
Wed, 16th of February 2022 - 13:00h @ Zoo Palast 1 - WORLD PREMIERE
Thu, 17th of February 2022 - 15:00h @ Zoo Palast 2
Fri, 18th of February 2022 - 20:00h @ Cubix 9
Sat, 19th of February 2022 - 14:30h @ CinemaxX 4
Sun, 20th of February 2022 - 17:30h @ CinemaxX 4





HOW I LEARNED TO FLY
by Radivoje Andrić
Family/Children, 85 min.
Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovakia 2022

Adventurous and funny Sofija (12) is forced to spend her vacation with her overbearing grandmother Maria (67), on an island in Croatia. It’s not the ideal summer experience she had hoped for, but with the help of her warmhearted old aunt Luce (65) and her charming cousin, Sofija overcomes her initial boredom. An entertaining family film that takes you on a charming, yet emotional summer adventure by the sea.

MARKET SCREENINGS:
Thu, 10th of February 2022 - 13:15h @ Virtual Cinema 10
Tue, 15th of February 2022 - 15:00h @ Virtual Cinema 10





A VANISHING FOG
by Augusto Sandino
Magic realism/Sci-fi mystery, 76 min.
Colombia, Czech Republic, Norway 2021

In the middle of the Paramo of Sumapaz: F, a solitary explorer and guardian of the mountains, condemned by his fate, strives to protect the mystical and fragile ecosystem he inhabits, while caring for his ailing father. Facing the imminent return of violence and overcoming his human limitations, F has been preparing his escape, but before pursuing a new dimension he will have to endure a heartrending farewell.

MARKET SCREENING:
Sun, 13th of February 2022 - 11:05h @ Virtual Cinema 13





STAND BY ME
by Tamara Dondurey
Drama, 76 min.
Russia 2022

Kira is a 30-year-old successful architect living in the illusion of absolute choices while being obsessed with constructing the ideal Moscow. She is used to living life according to her own rules, but she has to face her fear of the future and inability to love. An unexpected tragedy will lead Kira to face her past with her family, start life from the scratch, and become a mother.

MARKET SCREENING:
Mon, 14th of February 2022 - 11:10h @ Virtual Cinema 12





JESÚS LÓPEZ
by Maximiliano Schonfeld
Drama/Thriller, 87 min.
Argentina, France 2021

Jesús López, a young racing driver, dies in an accident. His cousin Abel, a drifting teenager, is gradually tempted to take his place with his family and friends, until he lets himself be possessed by his cousin’s spirit.

MARKET SCREENING:
Sat, 12th of February 2022 - 09:30h @ Virtual Cinema 7





QUIET FREEDOM 
by Wendla Nölle
Drama, 88 min.
Germany 2021

Erik, recently retired, is looking forward to some post-work adventure and to enjoy his family. These plans are thrown into doubt as the harsh reality of his wife Juditha’s accelerating illness causes his own health to deteriorate. Juditha refuses to accept any outside help as Erik buckles under the pressure. The film explores a long-married couple’s difficult choices and the need to rediscover the foundation of their relationship. 

MARKET SCREENING:
Fri, 11th of February 2022 - 16:15h @ Virtual Cinema 16





ONCE UPON A TIME IN CALCUTTA
by Aditya Vikram Sengupta
Drama, 133 min.
India, France, Norway 2021

Inspired by true events, the film follows the life of a bereaved mother and an estranged wife trying to desperately find a new identity, love and independence. But she soon realizes that she is not the only scavenger in a city brimming with hunger.


MARKET SCREENING:
Sun, 13th of February 2022 - 15:45h @ Virtual Cinema 1