Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival 2025
Network Round Features
Monday 24th March - Sunday 30th March
1. The Deserter
Director/Producer: Christoph Baumann
Writer: Christiane Heckes
Producer: Julia Jückstock
Country of Origin: Germany
Synopsis: Tyrol, 1945, the last days of second world war. At a remote mountain hut, the severely injured, deserted SS soldier Anton and the Jewish woman Hannah meet. Initial mistrust turns into feelings between the two. But the danger is ever present. For both of them, the war is far from over. The Deserter is a story about war and guilt, but also about compassion and humanity.
2. 四十九 - SEEK
Director/Producer: Shane Kosugi
Writer/Producer: Kansuke Asano
Producers: Misaki Ayano,Hirotaka Asano
Country of Origin: Japan
Synopsis: Kyohei Aizawa, an assassin for a covert non-governmental espionage group in Japan called "四十九" or "SEEK", is grieving over the loss of his girlfriend from a tragic plane accident.
The leader of “SEEK”,Ryo Mikumo, contacts him for an emergency mission; save a fellow agent, recover a new highly explosive liquid called “RDX@“, stop a ruthless Yakuza leader, Sojiro Kotsuki, and his gang before they take over Japan. Although the Ninjas were thought to have disappeared...the new breed of assassins live on helping to protect Japan and all that is right; the Ninjas are coming soon.
3. World Solar Challenge - SONNENWAGEN - Future Mobility
Director/Writer/Producer: Thomas Pohl
Country of Origin: Germany
Synopsis: The World Solar Challenge in Australia is the world's most famous and challenging race for solar cars. It runs 3000 kilometres from Darwin in the north across the continent to Adelaide in the south and is regarded as the most innovative solar race with a focus on efficiency and environmentally friendly mobility. The team from RWTH & FH Aachen University has successfully established itself on the global scene and regularly takes part in the race.
4. BIRDLIFE
Director/Writer:Heimir Freyr Hlodverssin
Producer: Hether Millard
Country of Origin: Iceland
Synopsis: Jóhann Óli has been bird watching with all his heart and soul from a young age. He has always had an unwavering interest in photography and is actually the first professional bird photographer in Iceland. The passion for birds and photography became the trigger for the most popular bird book of all time in Iceland “ The Icelandic bird guide”. Jóhann´s interests extend beyond the world of birds; he is fascinated by all the masterpieces of nature. For half a century he has been an active nature activist. He was the chairman of bird conservation for 25 years and fought, among other things, for the restoration of various wetlands in Iceland.
5. I See You
Director & Writer: Wilson Hunter
Producers: Nico Rivera, Natalie Rath
Country of Origin: United States
Synopsis: Amidst the humidity one summer, two teens become a trio when new friendships are born. Together, they become tangled in each other’s personal lives. Mistakes are made, and lessons are learned. Tensions rise with family dynamics, emotions overpower all. As one prepares to leave the nest, the other two struggle to find their place. While time grows thin, you’ll feel the absurd terror of change.
