HIFFA 2024 Timeframe 4: Great War – Contemporary History

They say that truth is stranger than fiction and the fate writes the script better than any author. “The Address on the Wall” was finalized only after being altered by Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine. This changed the lives of many European countries and radically destroyed the romantic imagination of what could happen to humanity…

"The Tears of War" is a moving historical drama that shows us that even in the worst and darkest times, the strength and only the memory of love can keep us human beings upright. It emphasizes the power of Love that enables us humans to rise in difficult times. Watch this film here from July…

Polish officer imprisoned in an Oflag receives a hidden message. Following the event, he decides to escape from prison. A short Film by director Krzysztof Rymsza. Watch this film here from July 9th to 15th 2024 https://vimeo.com/960327816 Trailer https://vimeo.com/770125438 Krzysztof Rymsza Director, Writer Memento Mori Dakka Prod. Ltd Producer Mateusz Dymidziuk Key Cast "The…

Werner "Dorny" Dornfield's adventures as a solidier-actor at the tail end of WWI and during the immediate post-war period. Based on research at the American Museum of Magic, and brought together with archival images, animated re-enactments, narration, music, and interviews. One of several vignettes about Dorny's life and times, this short documentary shares stories from…

Two World War II Veterans from the 8th Air Force - Captain Leland Spencer (100 Years Old) and Dave Moore (97 Years Old) - get together for one final toast, 80 years after they served on the same bomber in the air war over Europe. Watch this film here from July 9th to 15th 2024 https://vimeo.com/960319202 …

Part of a 5 episode series on ‘Hidden Histories’, telling unknown stories connected to war. Jack collaborates with Clare Campbell (Daily Mail Journalist and author of Bonzo's War) and her husband, Christy (historian), to unravel the story of the tragic fate of some cats and dogs on the eve of World War Two known as…

Parsons - the School that Changed the Rules - is the fifth in the critically acclaimed Fairfield History Series. It uncovers the truth behind the unprecedented growth and sudden demise of Parsons College through accounts from past students, faculty members and educational leaders. The film’s historical research team has uncovered what was really behind Parsons’…

In an attempt to connect with his fiancee who's she's locked in a Sanitarium, Pavlos tries to enter in his own will without thinking of the consequences. Director Biography - Stylianos Chrysostomou Stylianos Chrysostomou is a freelancer filmmaker, director from Cyprus. He was born on the 10th of April, 1998 in Nicosia. He finished his…

The documentary "Once Upon A Time In Lower Town" tries to bring the history and the present - both textbook and street - of Lower Town, one of the neighborhoods of Osijek, town in Croatia, in an educational and entertaining way. Taking into account several generations, the story is told through the words and thoughts…

"My Grandmother's Appletree" is a documentary about the memories of my 96 years old grandmother who grew up during the Nazi regime in Germany. She described herself as apolitical and there are many things she can no longer remember. What happens to history when contemporary witnesses forget it? And what is the testimony of an…

A young boy leaves his home to sign up to serve his King & country in 1914. This short film tells of his journey through the First World War. Friendship, love, loss and returning home. Watch this film here from July 9th to 15th 2024 https://vimeo.com/960245666 Director Biography - Matt Hickinbottom The head of our studio is…

The docufilm tells the true story of a young Sicilian immigrant who after coming to America and becoming Americanized joins the Army before World War II and becomes the Chief of Operations of Secret Intelligence of the American OSS (Office of Strategic Services-precursor of the CIA), in Italy during the military campaign of Allied forces…