A Very Twisted Tale(2024)

L'Entre deux(fr)

To give meaning to her life, 23-year-old Emma is preparing to embark on a solitary pilgrimage in silence. But that's without counting on Crousti, a lively little crab and philosopher.

Six: Inside(en)

Delves deep into the anxiety, thrill and uncertainty of six aspiring animation artists as they are plunged into the twelve-week trial-by-fire that is the NFB's Hothouse for animation filmmakers.

Hearts That Do Not Age(sq)

Azem has retired after 30 years working as a truck driver. However, he still hasn't gotten used to this quiet lifestyle. His friends help him go through this important moment of his life.

The Waves Call You(en)

A Puerto Rican seamstress ponders leaving her island to go live with her daughter in the United States.

A Patriotic Man(fi)

Every nation gets the heroes it deserves. A man with a special blood type is used as a device for human doping athletes skiing national team.

Frosty Returns(en)

Mr. Twitchell, a greedy old businessman, has invented Summer Wheeze: a spray that instantly removes snow and slush! Now Holly has to keep Frosty from melting, and convince everybody that snow's actually a good thing.

F.O.T.O.G.R.A.F.(ru)

A short film based on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. fictional universe, combining the “Picnic to the curb” of the Strugatsky brothers, “Stalker” by Andrei Tarkovsky and the “Exclusion Zone” location around the Chernobyl NPP. According to the scenario, an agent of the peacekeeping forces, nicknamed "The Photographer", arrives in the Zone to prevent a global scale catastrophe, which could be caused by an experiment that went out of control at a scientific lab.

Minotauromachy(es)

An imaginary insight into Pablo Picasso's creative mind and painted creatures and characters. We enter in his head and walk with him the intricate maze that was his imagination to find the creatures and stories that populated his psyche and came out when he painted a canvas. His imagination is presented as the myth of the maze and the Minotaur, and some of the characters in the piece are in Picasso's real paintings - his famous dove, the Minotaur, and the ladies of Avignon, among many others.

ECCO(en)

A former covert assassin seeks redemption by hunting the people responsible for his sinful past.

Fred et Marie(fr)

A SUBTLY POWERFUL EXAMINATION OF DOMESTIC ABUSE, THE PROBLEM OF MARIE AND FRED’S RELATIONSHIP COMES INTO FOCUS DURING PREPARATION FOR AN EVENING DINNER PARTY.

Cera(en)

In the near future, an 11-year old girl's loyalty to her parents is tested after an attack by her caregiver hints to a greater violent upheaval beyond their rural surroundings.

Ado 2nd LIVE: Campanella(ja)

This is Ado's first live video work, featuring all the songs from her legendary Saitama Super Arena concert held on August 11, 2022! Included are 24 songs in total, including her smash hits "Usseewa," "Odori," and "Shinjidai," as well as her favorite Vocaloid songs "Darling Dance" and "Zaneri".

Presidential Reunion(en)

In this Funny or Die short, Barack Obama has the opportunity to meet all the former U.S. presidents from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush, dead or alive, who'll help him to figure out America's current politics and problems while talking about political issues from the past. But maybe they aren't the best choices to help him out.

Johnny Cash: The Man in Black in Britain(en)

Documentary examining the unique connections the singer shared with Britain, and what made the UK such a sanctuary for him. The programme features contributions from some of those who were closest to him, from his own children to friend Elvis Costello, as well as celebrity fans including Jools Holland and Freddie Flintoff.

Christopher Crumpet's Playmate(en)

Christopher Crumpet has an imaginary elephant for a playmate. Christopher's father begins to see the elephant. Mr. Crumpet reveals this to his co-worker, Mr. Bilgewater, who quickly plays office politics by telling their boss that Mr. Crumpet is crazy. The boss has recently awarded Crumpet a junior partnership, which Bilgewater thought he had deserved. The boss visits the Crumpet home, and finds that Crumper does indeed see his son's imaginary playmate. But instead of taking the junior partnership away from Crumpet, he makes him a full partner. The boss himself has an imaginary hyena.

Siete Evas Para un Adán(en)

Girl Fight Queens Of Combat(en)

Team Sea Stars vs. A Mystery Team Amazing Maria vs. Londyn Ali Jinx vs. Scarlet Madi Maxx vs. Ingrid Isley Maria Manic vs. Mandy Leon Queens of Combat and Girl Fight Dual Crown Title Match Su Yung vs. Mickie Knuckles.

10 Pesos(en)

Like O'Henry's Tainted Tenner this 10 peso note, found on a sink in a men's room passes from hand to hand through many lives.

The Cursed Cookies(pt)

Due to mistreatment in his family, a man seeks revenge through a pact that will change his life! Last film of the first phase of Coruja Caolha Productions!

Maid to Order(en)

Spoiled Jessie Montgomery, whose wild behavior and spending excesses cause her well-meaning but exasperated millionaire father Charles to wish he never had her, is visited by fairy godmother Stella. In an effort to save Jessie, Stella casts a spell which causes Charles to no longer have a daughter. Jessie, now penniless and without a friend, must take a maid's job to earn a living, and hopefully to learn her lesson.

This Is How We Walk On The Moon(en)

A winter dread gnaws at the anxieties of a young couple.

Alesia's Lucid Dream(es)

The strange Journey of a butterfly through the dreamscapes of Alesia's dream.

It Cuts Deep(en)

While on Christmas vacation, a young couple contemplates their future together. Ashley is interested in getting married and having kids which terrifies Sam. When the more attractive and paternal Nolan enters the picture, Sam’s life spirals out of control as Ashley questions their relationship. Chaos reigns as Sam desperately clings to Ashley while fending off the threatening Nolan.

The Dressmaker(en)

In 1950s Australia, beautiful, talented dressmaker Tilly returns to her tiny hometown to right wrongs from her past. As she tries to reconcile with her mother, she starts to fall in love while transforming the fashion of the town.

Las Flores Son Para Los Muertos(es)

He and she have been married for 40 years in constant happiness. What no one knows is that she is obsessed with death. Her days are filled with unusual practices, rehearsals of what it will be like when they find her body, and conversations about coffins with her husband. He finds it strange, but he loves her so much that he supports her in everything, especially now that their anniversary is approaching.

The Lion and the Mouse(xx)

This animated short by Evelyn Lambart is a visual adaptation of the famous Aesop fable "The Lion and the Mouse," in which a mouse proves to a lion that the weak and small may be of help to those much mightier than themselves.

Violence Voyager(ja)

Following an end-of-term school ceremony, the American boy Bobby decides to go with his friend Akkun into the mountains outside their village, to a place perfect for a secret base. On the way they stop into a mysterious amusement park. They have fun there, but are attacked and cannot leave. Falling in with some other children who are also lost there, they fend off a number of attacks, and gradually learn the truth behind the facility.

Faroeste(pt)

Short film made using cardboard cutouts of a classic Western scene

The Last Chimney-Sweep(et)

Estonian/Soviet animation short from 1964

Pedestrians(et)

This film is an humorous view on the conflict of pedestrians with all growing car traffic.

FRACTURE(en)

A struggling athlete gets a one-time chance to regain his self-respect in the underground boxing scene, attempting to fight an arrogant opponent before a terrible accident changes everything.

Et Tu Pedrus(pt)

In a cardboard forest, two stones argue.

For When I Think, There is This Heaviness That I Would Rather You Not Carry(tl)

A very short story about creative block.

Mary's Birthday(en)

The flower fairies help a little girl named Mary to thwart germs.

Berro(pt)

This film is about entering the flow of the scream and seeing its color.

Drivers(et)

If we are not careful, one day the cars will take over all existence on Earth. The conflict between drivers and pedestrians is seen from the driver's point of view. The film depicts a humorous opposition to Tuganov's earlier film "Pedestrians".

Wiseguys(en)

Frankie Carbonara rises to the top of the Hurst College underworld by selling booze and running a speakeasy, however, the villain Pyle is not happy about his business being interfered with. The two gangsters clash, and it comes to a tragic conclusion of all out war.

GRUFF(en)

GRUFF is a handmade, paper short film that tells the story of a daughter, mother, and grandfather and how love is conveyed in different ways.