2000 Garetolia Film Festival

The 2000 Garetolian Film Festival was the second showing of the Garetolian Film Festival. It was held from 19 December 1999 to 25 December 1999. Like every other event of the type, it featured 13 films. The prize for Best Comedy was awarded to We're Together Like a Knife in Julius Caesar's Back, the prize for Best Action was awarded to Traps 2, the prize for Best Horror was awarded to Shattered Mirror, and the coveted Best Film award was given to Shattered Mirror.

2000 Garetolian Film Festival

Location	Ule'eka Royal Auditorium, Ule'eka
Awards	Best Comedy – We're Together Like a Knife in Julius Caesar's Back Best Action – Traps 2 Best Horror – Shattered Mirror Best Film – Shattered Mirror
Hosted by	Leka Manasa
Festival date	19 – 25 December 2000

Official selection

Title	Synopsis	Awards
Not Now	A comedy-drama about a man whose neediness in the bedroom causes a breakup between him and his girlfriend.
We're Together Like a Knife in Julius Caesar's Back	A romantic comedy about a couple whose love for each other is irresistible, referencing the manner of Julius Caesar's death.	Best Comedy
Mr. Oil	A comedy-drama about an oil tycoon with plans to drill for oil on the moon, which is met with backlash from the environmental community.
555-DARN	A comedy about a man who opens up a phone line in which whoever calls is cursed out.
10 Stars	A historical docudrama about the creation of the flag of Garetolia.
That Guy	A comedy about a man who is blamed for seemingly whatever problem comes across his surroundings.
Shattered Mirror	A horror film about a woman who discovers she has supernatural abilities when her anxiety causes a mirror to shatter before her and her praying gives her father headaches.	Best Horror Best Film
Traps 2	An action film about a man who defends himself against home invaders by a series of elaborate booby traps. Heavily criticized for being an alleged ripoff of Home Alone.	Best Action
Pierre LaGoon	A drama film that follows the struggles of Pierre LaGoon, a French tourist who finds himself trapped in a remote Pacific Island.
Problenesia	A comedy-drama about a criminal who, in order to avoid being arrested, runs for President of French Polynesia. Despite the similar name and a loosely similar plot, the film is unrelated to the problems.
River of the Gone, Lost, and Long Forgotten	A horror film about a river in rural Garetolia that lives up to its name, according to local legend.
The Gun	A dark/black comedy film about a man whose attempts to dispose of an unwanted handgun cause trouble and disdain.
Spods	A comedy film about a man who invents an energy drink, Spods, which he claims will give the drinker's ex-partner bad luck. Rumored to have been loosely inspired by Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy.