The third and final batch of this year’s sci-fi films is now online! We’re also launching advance ticket sales for screenings in Prague. Tickets for other cities will go on sale next week. In the coming days, we’ll also announce details about discounted festival passes, which will be available for purchase next week as well. And which final seven films can you look forward to this year?
Opening film of this year’s festival
Sci-fi also has its intimate, tender, and yet unpredictable side. What if, during a date at the cinema, you suddenly found yourself watching the other person’s life unfold on the screen? Legendary screenwriter Makoto Ueda makes his long-awaited directorial debut with a film that celebrates the power of our love for cinema. You Are the Film stands out for its wildness and unpredictability, while retaining a sense of tenderness.
The festival hit Freaks returns with a sequel
The sequel to the festival hit Freaks returns with its dark take on the lives of superheroes in an authoritarian society. Those with extraordinary abilities will always be seen as “freaks” by those around them, no matter how hard they try to hide them. Can Mary and Chloe find a place where they can live at least a somewhat normal life? Freaks II.
Denis Villeneuve’s captivating sci-fi film
Communication is always key – and that applies to extraterrestrial beings, too. Arrival, one of the most intimate and imaginative sci-fi films of the past decade. This gripping audiovisual experience is led by the brilliant Amy Adams as a linguist who demonstrates the vital importance of understanding.
A stunning sequel to the cyberpunk legend
Blade Runner 2049 is a neo-noir neon dystopia set 30 years after the events of the original film. Blade Runner K, played by Ryan Gosling, uncovers a dangerous secret, while Harrison Ford himself returns as Deckard.
A futuristic anime inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga
Metropolis (2001) is a fascinating sci-fi masterpiece inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga Astro Boy. Written by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999), this visually spectacular film brings to life a future where robots are looked down upon. A young boy finds a mechanical friend in this fascinating world of the future.
Unexpected consequences of the digital revolution
Digital technologies are meant to make our lives easier. But what happens when the tools we have created increasingly begin to shape the way we think, make decisions, and perceive reality? The documentary Digital Tsunami ventures into today’s digital world, a mix of artificial intelligence, state and corporate surveillance, and social media addiction driven by powerful algorithms.
A showcase of the best work by emerging directors
Student Sci-Fi Film Competition has become an integral part of the Future Gate programme. The festival gives young filmmakers a platform to showcase their work and introduce it to a wider audience. This year, too, it will present the best films created by emerging directors from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.