Flower Show, Elli Vuorinen, Finland 2024, 8’31’’
Girls have been cultivated like flowers for generations. We need more growing seasons to breed new ways into the system.
Potates, Marcin Podolec, Poland 2023, 4’03’’
A trembling line tells a story of family relationships. Sometimes, it's worth letting go, both: for yourself and for others.
Rising Above, Natálie Natálie, Czech Republic 2023, 4’12’’
Based on events told by a survivor that almost lost her life in a violent sexually motivated assault, the film reveals her harrowing experience and the subsequent emotional toll it takes on her. We follow her journey of healing and self-discovery as she finds a way to move forward highlighting the resilience and courage of all survivors.
Humanity, Tereza Kovandová, Czech Republic 2024, 7’46’’
Dark comedy about something we all do - we hate other people for trivial reasons. Life is hard even without having to tolerate other people's annoying habits. The problem is you can't kill somebody just because they chew too loudly. But in this animated world, you can make all your dark visions of fatal revenge a reality.
Ashen Sun / Soleil Gris, Camille Monnier, France 2023, 12’53’’
Under the searing heat of the sun, Jess and Charlie, two teen girls, hang out by an empty pool at a seedy motel, lost in the desert. On the radio, a researcher in Catastrophism predicts the imminent end of the world.
Summer 96 / Été 96, Mathilde Bédouet, France 2023, 12’13’’
The eternal « August 15 picnic » on Callot Island. But this year, Paul, his family and their friends find themselves trapped by the tide. Paul, upset, stuck between the world of adults and that of children, becomes aware of his individuality.
Catlands / Macek med vrati, Ana Cigon, Slovenia 2024, 9’44’’
A satire that mirrors Europe's pressing political issues through the daily ups and downs of relationships among neighbouring cats.
My teenage blackout, Anaïs Colpin, France 2024, 10’20’’
At a party, Tristan swallowed a caterpillar while downing a tequila shot. Ever since then, he’s been in a coma, thoughts running through his head – about that girl at the party, the nurse smoking in his room, his overbearing mother, and the fact that he’ll never get to change his Facebook profile picture ever again. Basically, Tristan is just like any other teenager.
My Mom, Agnieszka Popińska, Poland 2024, 12’40’’
This is going to be a film about my mom...or rather what I would like to tell her. A short humorous story about arguments, growing up and the relationship between mother and daughter.
Balkone, Xenia Smirnov, Germany 2024, 5’20’’
“Balconies” showcases the peculiarities and endearing quirks of everyday life in a high-rise building by offering a glimpse into the balconies of its residents.
Beef For Climate, Mona D'hertefelt, Belgium 2024, 3’55’’
Panic rises on a meadow when four cows are confronted by a billboard with the hard truth: they are the cause of global warming. While each has their unique and interesting coping strategy, it is soon clear that no one can handle this new information alone, and cooperation will be needed to solve the climate problem.
