We all want to be the greatest parent who ever lived, don't we. A panel discussion + shorts about the struggles of being a father.
In Michael Bohnenstingl's Slouch a creative musician struggles with his emotional choices when he has to decide just how much of his life should belong to his girlfriend and the child they are expecting and to the music career he is dreaming about. It's the perfect example of something that a lot of artists go through. Accompanied by four short films about dads, this panel talk will try to give some insight into the challenges of fatherhood. Our guests Akwasi Ansah, Gianni (Grot) Lieuw-A-Soe and Faberyayo will talk about their engagement in their children's lives, parenting decisions, and the pain and the joys of parenthood.
Moderated by Chris Robinson.
Who is really in charge of the house? Parents? No, it's Battery Daddy! He is the manager of every corner of the house, including children's toys, remote controls, and door locks. One day, Battery Dad goes on a trip to the valley with the Dong-gu family. But a sudden downpour causes the valley to flood and now everyone is stranded! Battery Dad to the rescue.
Babies can be clumsy, yes. But have you seen dads?! This baby-father's kayak outing turns out to be more adventurous than expected!
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This black-and-white graduation short emotionally taps into the fears of losing your passion when a man turns a father. Wannabe musical legend Slouch is such a man. He's pushed by his song-writing-demon Nuffti to deep dive into his darkest emotions, while his girlfriend Lisa is pregnant and wants him to transition into a harmonic family life ...
In 2012, Asparuh Petrov worked on the short animated documentary Father, based on stories about failed parent-child relationships. Now, ten years later, he has directed another short on fatherhood. Trace tells the story of a young man who learns that his wife is pregnant. Suddenly, everything collapses. He enters the dark spaces of his fears, where he is confronted by memories of his childhood. Can he trace the missing piece he needs to become a father of his own?
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