Rotterdam chooses first three dimensional competish pic

The city -- The Rotterdam Film Festival revealed the very first records in the 2012 competition Monday, including its first three dimensional contender. Fest unspools The month of january 25 to Feb 5, with around 15 films set to compete. The three dimensional entry is "A Seafood" from South Korean helmer Park Hong-min, which preemed at October's Busan Intl. Film Fest. Referred to like a tragic absurdist tale, it concerns a professor going after his wife, that has elope to become shaman. "Egg and Stone" by China's Huang Ji will require its world bow in the festival. Tale concentrates on the plight of the 14-year-old girl playing relatives within the provinces while her parents seek operate in the town. Meanwhile Polish-American co-production "It Appears Pretty From the Distance," by artists Anka and Wilhelm Sasnal, explores the antisocial side of existence within the attractive Polish countryside. Pic is created by NY's Anton Kern Gallery. Selection is finished with "Go back to Burma" by local helmer Midi Z and "Southwest" from Brazil's Eduardo Nunes. Each one is debut features, inside a competition that concentrates on third and fourth films. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com