IS THAT THEM?(2024)

THE STOP(en)

On a cold bus stop bench a young woman evening takes a terrifying turn when she faces relentless and disgusting harassment from a group of young men. But when a stranger she once regarded as threatening and dangerous steps in to defend her, she is compelled to re-evaluate her preconceived judgements of people.

Film(en)

"This piece, with the generic title Film, is a series of short videos built around one protocol: a snippet of news from a newspaper of the day, is rolled up and then placed on a black-inked surface. On making contact with the liquid, the roll opens and of Its own accord frees itself of the gesture that fashioned it. As it comes alive in this way, the sliver of paper reveals Its hitherto unexposed content; this unpredictable kinematics is evidence of the constant impermanence of news. As well as exploring a certain archaeology of cinema, the mechanism references the passage of time: the ink, whether it is poured or printed, is the ink of ongoing human history." –Ismaïl Bahri

12(tl)

Anton and Erika started out as friends for five years and got into a romantic relationship for seven years. Anton is a commercial director while Erika is a former band member and becomes his stay-at-home partner. The day finally comes when he asks her to marry him.

Flow(xx)

A turbulent day in a life, painted by air.

Gaither Christmas in South Africa(en)

Joy To The World, A King Is Coming To Town, Jesus Loves Me, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Jesus, What A Wonderful Child!, Deck The Halls/Jingle Bells/Feliz Navidad, Go Tell It On The Mountain, My Heart Would Be Your Bethlehem, Walking In The Light Of God, Born In Bethlehem, Down In Bethlehem, Changed By A Baby Boy, The Greatest Gift Of All, The Savior Of The World Has Come, Glad Tiding, Let There Be Joy, From Heaven’s Point Of View, Away In A Manger, I Saw Him In The Drugstore, Reaching, Silent Night

Film(en)

Before the three feature films, Mario Schifano directs the camera towards the people around him to create real film diaries. His friends, his time partner and the artists he frequented are portrayed in their everyday life or object of the mechanical gaze of the camera, a filter through which to look at the outside world.

A(ja)

Roughly chronological, from 3/96 to 11/96, with a coda in spring of 1997: inside compounds of Aum Shinrikyo, a Buddhist sect led by Shoko Asahara. (Members confessed to a murderous sarin attack in the Tokyo subway in 1995.) We see what they eat, where they sleep, and how they respond to media scrutiny, on-going trials, the shrinking of their fortunes, and the criticism of society. Central focus is placed on Hiroshi Araki, a young man who finds himself elevated to chief spokesman for Aum after its leaders are arrested. Araki faces extreme hostility from the Japanese public, who find it hard to believe that most followers of the cult had no idea of the attacks and even harder to understand why these followers remain devoted to the religion, if not the violence.

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda(en)

In the middle of a broadcast about Typhoon Yolanda's initial impact, reporter Jiggy Manicad was faced with the reality that he no longer had communication with his station. They were, for all intents and purposes, stranded in Tacloban. With little option, and his crew started the six hour walk to Alto, where the closest broadcast antenna was to be found. Letting the world know what was happening to was a priority, but they were driven by the need to let their families and friends know they were all still alive. Along the way, they encountered residents and victims of the massive typhoon, and with each step it became increasingly clear just how devastating this storm was. This was a storm that was going to change lives.

The Exploding Girl(fr)

Candice's life takes an explosive turn as she undergoes daily detonations for three months, peaking at seven blasts in one day, accumulating a staggering 192 explosions.

NULL(en)

A hitman is tasked to take out ex-mobsters when he suddenly hears a voice that questions his morality.

Elephant Mother(fr)

A Thai conservationist takes on the powerful tourist industry to rescue abused elephants.

Captain Nulle(lv)

Valdis Nulle is a young and ambitious captain of fishing ship 'Dzintars'. He has his views on fishing methods but the sea makes its own rules. Kolkhoz authorities are forced to include dubious characters in his crew, for example, former captain Bauze and silent alcoholic Juhans. The young captain lacks experience in working with so many fishermen on board. Unexpectedly, pretty engineer Sabīne is ordered to test a new construction fishing net on Nulle's ship and 'production conflict' between her and the captain arises...

An Imaginary Life(en)

For an imaginary friend, living an imaginary life, there's nothing worse than being forgotten.

The Best Friend(pt)

Two great friends meet again after five years. Among so many things that have changed, the resumption of the bond awakens an old feeling for which they remain unprepared.

Hokuspokus(de)

A murder trial becomes a farce when a widow tries to convince the district attorney that she didn't drown her husband, with the help of an eccentric lawyer.

Gun the Man Down(en)

An outlaw is left for dead by his gang after being shot. A year later, he is released from jail with one thing on his mind: Revenge.

Robot Apocalypse(en)

An expert hacker is targeted by a sentient AI after she realizes the threat it poses, and she must try to stay off its radar long enough to stop it.

Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy(en)

A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder

Taxi Rider(en)

The tables turn when a smooth talking stalker tries to lure his next victim into a taxi.

The Sun Is God(en)

1918 - A woman imagines her lover has returned from the horrors of war in France, remembering moments shared together. A tale of love and loss told through classical ballet.

Cream(en)

The time has come for CREAM - the latest product that will fix your life. This is the story of Dr. Bellifer, a scientific genius, who after years of smashing particles together, reveals his revolutionary new product: a cream with the power to fix all of the world’s problems.

Forget Me Not(en)

A father takes his two children eating in a public park. While the older sister feels unwanted because of her baby sister, she wanders off in a distant corner where sinister red eyed animals talk to her.

Test Footage of Toast(en)

A man watches test footage of his dog after dropping it off at the vet.

Neuro(en)

In the late 1970’s and after a traumatic event on their honeymoon, a struggling couple visit an experimental, and borderline unethical memory research facility.

Deixa, João(pt)

The Pier Man(fr)

Theo is a young docker languishing in his native port. His life flows at the monotonous rhythm of cargo ships passing by. Through his encounter with Giuseppe, a disillusioned sailor ashore for a while, Theo will gather the courage to face the waves to escape his dull existence by trying to get into Giuseppe's gruff crew.

Wounded Warriors(en)

A poignant exploration of one man’s journey to break the violent chains of intergenerational trauma.

My First Suit(en)

14-year old Steve is caught between creatures he does not fully understand: two parents with very different ideas about the suit he should wear to his first school dance. Meanwhile everywhere he seems to look, images of men are taking control of his imagination. In Stewart Main's comical coming of age story Steve escapes his parents' good wishes, to discover his true desires. They aren't quite what his no-nonsense father had in mind.

Seasick(en)

Ferry deckhand Sadie is in disarray as she tries to delete a love-confessing text to her coworker.

Não Me Esqueças, Me Ame Para Sempre(pt)

Gegê wants to die but it will not be an easy task.

Zelos(en)

Maria, a competitive woman in her late 30's orders a clone from North Korea under the pretense of getting some help around the house so she can spend more time with her husband and two kids, but mostly to compete with her flawless friend Ari.

Greasy Boy(en)

Austin, a young musician, reminisces on the final hours with his best friend Chimmy; and the continuous anxiety from their volatile manager Leo.

From the Four Corners(en)

Members of three Commonwealth armies, an Aussie, a Canadian, and a New Zealander meet actor Leslie Howard who buys them a beer and makes them understand why they're fighting.

I Follow You(sv)

Anna bumps into Jesper on the morning train. She’s never seen him before, but it turns out he knows everything about her. A short film about social media and surveillance in postmodern society.

Henry & Sunny(en)

Henry, an unemployed clown, is in love with the famous soap opera actress, Sunny Carmichael. He writes her letters daily yet fear of rejection prevents him from disclosing his return address. Can true love prevail?

Predicamented: The Plant(en)

A young woman has only one friend: a plant. That is, until tragedy strikes. (Promo Short for Predicamented Company)

Speak to us of Children(en)

In the wake of a tragedy, a heartbroken man must face reality in order to accept life's most precious gift.