Suspended(2012)

Styx(de)

Long-term partners Marc and Adrien live a seemingly perfect existence close to Lake Constance. Only whilst Marc is content to spend his days working for the local ferry service, Adrien yearns for the bright lights of Berlin and the clubs in which he hopes to realize his dream of becoming a musician. Yet life has a way of turning out not as you expect and here events culminate on a lengthy ferry crossing, one that sees Marc soon to spot Adrien onboard, complete with a one-way ticket and a car packed full of his belongings. Suffice to say that the stage is set for a traumatic farewell.

You Like That(en)

Lost in a hypersexual digital world, Joshua dreams of the kind of love he’s only read about in classic literature.

Soil(fa)

Iranian siblings got the ashes of their recently deceased mother from America to Iran to spread them into Lake Urmia.

Bosco's Guitar(en)

The true story of Bosco, a young musician orphaned and blinded by the 1993 Burundian genocide, is taken in by a member of the tribe he believes is responsible for the death of his mother. Bosco is forced to choose between hatred and hope.

Llamen a un adulto (Sepiaexperimental)(es)

Neon Lights(it)

In 2053, amidst a devastating pandemic, an old gravedigger from Elementar Corporation insists on burying his wife with just a shovel, rejecting the corporation's new burial technology, the "Cube Of Miracles." Conflict arises when a young gravedigger armed with the "Cube of Miracles" challenges the old gravedigger's traditional methods at the cemetery. The film explores the clash between tradition and innovation, delving into broader themes of man versus machine in a society grappling with AI and automation.

Tea(en)

While rehearsing asking out the girl of his dreams, a lonely and highly allergic Circuit-Shack employee gets stung in the throat by a hornet.

A Woman's Honour(da)

Marie, the daughter of a pastor, and major Trolle are young and in love, and they seem destined to become engaged. Everything is coming up roses when a serpent enters this Paradise. Trolle’s close friend, Hoffmann, begins making passes at Marie, and even in the face of consistent rejections he remains tireless in his pursuit. When he assaults Marie one evening, Trolle surprises them and mistakenly thinks they are having an affair. Marie is deeply hurt by Trolle’s distrust of her, so she leaves him quietly and finds employment at the Scala Theatre. When she is to perform some time later, Hoffmann is present – as is Trolle, who has realised his mistake. When she receives an ingratiating message from Hoffmann, she makes an impulsive and fateful decision. Stumfilm.dk

Naledi(en)

A star athlete has to come to terms with her debilitating grief to regain her confidence and finish her race.

Amok(de)

Short film by Benjamin Eicher

Without Witnesses(ru)

Based on the story by A. Kleshchenko "You can't stop the case". A kind and brave soul Valka Burmakin once saved from death a man - poacher Kanyukov, who was almost trampled by a moose. Burmakin dragged the wounded man through the spring snow for many hours. And after all this, fearing exposure, Kanyukov accused his rescuer of poaching. But Valka, calmly assessing the situation, decided not to give up and bring the scoundrel to light.

Bed of Honour(ru)

Pasha has just come back from the army. Misha is evading mobilization. akin in their loneliness they have no luck meeting each other.

Say Goodbye to Crowd Paradise(zh)

Due to COVID policies, Zheng and his parents, who made a living by selling goods on the street, were forced to move he had to bid farewell to his good friend xiao. the two boys started playing an impromptu game in an empty, giant market. amidst the sound of the night rain, a red, furry creature joined them.

Sois mignonne(fr)

Carole is internally preparing for yet another job interview. His reflections will jeoterize his ability to get the job.

Astronaut(zh)

The girl, born into a wealthy family, seemingly has everything but is constantly surrounded by an overwhelming sense of boredom, prompting her to chase after excitement incessantly. Upon receiving an invitation from a mysterious man, she gambles everything in a billiards match, only to discover beneath the bandages wrapped around the man's wounds a sorrow she had never imagined. The gentle oxygen of her comfort zone feels suffocating, and perhaps only by journeying together can one catch a glimpse of the dazzling deep space beyond the atmosphere.

Ripple(en)

Rae Ripple, a welder from the outskirts of West Texas transforms neglected metal into works of art and in the process finds healing from her traumatic past.

Do Me a Favor(en)

On a late night, two lonely and disgruntled individuals cross paths in downtown Tallahassee and create an unlikely friendship.

Sleep, Eternally(en)

When naive Ryan took on the role of a caretaker for his exhausted mother over the weekend. He doesn't realise the severity of his situation until he confides in his concerned teacher, Mrs. Watson. Together, they check on Ryan's mother only to be confronted with a harrowing discovery that challenges Ryan's innocence and changes his outlook on life forever.

La Cura(it)

In the De Angelis household, the days pass slowly and Federico, a bored modern prince, lives in the world while remaining detached from it. An encounter with a special friend becomes an opportunity to be reborn from the ancient ruins of his family.