Gospel of Anasyrma
Gabriel, a young Georgian man, has a love relationship with a transgender woman Amaia, who lives in the Tbilisi suburbs. Embedded in the reality of Georgia, their relationship is threatened. They are given over to the sheer strength of their feelings and are fragile in a violently hostile environment. A narrative of exemplary discreetness.
Chromatic
In a world where at 18, blood color defines societal value, three siblings await the day the Chromacy dictates their future. When Lucas's blood reveals a shocking truth, their fate takes a dark turn, forcing them into a fight for survival.
At the table
At a usual Sunday lunch with his parents, son Ivan, a seemingly calm and composed man in his mid-thirties, in a sudden burst of emotions, causes a scene and opens up showing his vulnerability and almost childlike need for his parents’ attention and support.
Falliti
Niskala
Amid the relentless pressure of looming deadlines, Nala (25), an illustrator, finds herself trapped in an art block that leaves her unable to complete her work. When she discovers a paper crane origami and her late mother's childhood sketchbook, she begins retracing the memories that first sparked her love for drawing. Through fragments of the past filled with hope, joy, and pain, Nala realizes that she has spent so much time chasing expectations that she has forgotten why she started creating in the first place. This journey leads her to embrace every experience both painful and beautiful as an essential part of who she has become. With a renewed sense of purpose, Nala picks up her pencil once again, not in pursuit of perfection, but to create honestly and reconnect with herself.
Renewing Mikael
Mikael hears that he has only six months to live. He decides that he will look good at the coffin.
Fireflies
Under the scorching heat of the Belgian Ardennes, Lola returns to the family home after a year away. She reunites with her younger sister, Camille, who has been taking care of their mother, Anne, suffering from Alzheimer’s. During this afternoon, tension builds between the sisters as Anne wanders off into the woods, while a violent wildfire spreads through the region.
From.Beyond
A kaleidoscopic vision portraying mankind’s first meeting with alien life, told through faux archival footage combined with practical FX, miniatures and old school in-camera trickery.
Naciye Sahnede
Naciye's story is about her journey to stardom, starting in a nightclub as she tries to climb the ladder of fame.
La Tarara
A symbolic short film exploring the relationship between an aunt and her nephew through a blend of fashion, visual arts, and cinematic storytelling. Part of the three-film "Where Talent Ignites" project showcasing Spanish creativity.
Sra. Antonia
To mark Hispanic Heritage Day, the Díaz family gather to celebrate the occasion in style, but a prank threatens to disrupt the peace of mind of their grandmother, who is so devoted to tradition.
Sambung Silaturahmi
A comedy drama about human characters who are often selfish and prioritize their own interests, yet sometimes forget to empathize and open their hearts to reconnect and build meaningful relationships with the people around them.
Rádiócsend
La Percée
An 11-year-old boy is preparing for his performance at the end-of-year show. But he gets stage fright and spills something on his costume. He runs off to wash the stain out and embarks on a journey of self-discovery that, after many detours, gives him new self-confidence.
Boyzin
During a common night dancing with friends, a 19-year-old boy meets an older man who promises him a better life in exchange for sex and company.
Tous les Parents doivent Mourir
Failing Forward
Rony discovers striking parallels between Google's LaMDA language model and her own mind. Curious about the parallels in the original dialogues, she begins to examine how life, relationships and society mirror her own identity.
One Day Something (Terrible) is Going to Happen
Maša, beset by anxious reality in which she takes care of her ill mother, flees into the world of imagination, trying to create her own fairy tale. A phone call informs her of the death of a man she doesn't even know and she, without too much hesitation, decides to attend his funeral.
Connections
A young man reflects on the moments he could not share with his father, by getting lost in the constant rush of life, as he spends some time in an old countryside cottage. Within the worn wooden walls, he passes through faded memories, missed gatherings, unspoken words, recalling a distance that was never bridged in their past due to constant procrastination. Alone with his thoughts, he comes to a painful realization: it’s too late to rewrite their story.
I'm Here
Young pianist who became prosperous musician after many years forgot how his father had motivated him to achieve everything he wanted. The Father had been trying to talk with son about his illness but he was ignored. After young pianist faced the consequences, he realized his importance.