The Bitter(2023)

LIV(nl)

When love first makes its appearance in the life of teenager Liv, her parents announce that they are getting a divorce. A film about disappointment and pink hair.

Toy Boys(en)

Four families embark on the ever-crucial-in-Britain school entrance exam.

The Open Countryside of a Lonely Man(cs)

A chance encounter between a young student looking for a summer job and a slightly desolate man, a generation older, unable to overcome his chronic, dirt-ridden loneliness.

The Ninth Wave(en)

Cheng, an ambassador of Peranakan Culture in Singapore discovers a painting that propels him to leave Singapore.

Das Kind ist tot(de)

Short film by Herbert Achternbusch

6. Dezember 1971(de)

Short film by Herbert Achternbusch

Break any spell(en)

In this powerful story, a teenage girl escapes reality through live action role-playing when her mother is suffering an illness, which will soon reach a breaking point. It was written by siblings Lisi Purr and Anton Jøsef. They were inspired by their mother’s stories from when she was a support worker.

The Stepdad(en)

This year's story follows Nicole, the granddaughter from last year's ad, who is now all grown up with a family to make Christmas traditions with. We follow her and her two adorable children, Max and Ella, as their new stepdad Mike moves into their family home. At the heart of the story is a very special storybook – a precious item belonging to Max from his birth father. The book celebrates the power of storytelling and how it can deepen family bonds; as the family are shown delighting in the magic of Disney storytelling, beautiful animation springs off the pages, igniting the true spirit of Christmas. Follow their emotional journey as we see them combine existing festive traditions with wonderful new ones. In partnership with Make-A-Wish. Featuring "Love Runs Deeper" by Gregory Porter.

Sleepless Nights(it)

Joshua, a 20-something years old unemployed artist who's getting evicted, meets up with Gabriele, a boy who's new to the city and is apartment hunting. The two form a bond as Gabriele decides to move in after Joshua moves out, but expectations and unreadiness get in the way of a sparking romance.

Sentient Dirt(en)

Stanley is a bright, but socially inept, young introvert who faces several kinds of abuse from his father and sister and, as a result, begins to show the early telling signs of a serial killer.

Dinkytown Green(en)

Amy is a depressed college student who hasn't left her apartment in days. Once she does leave her apartment, she half-heartedly confronts the absolute stasis and isolation she is experiencing.

Two Piece(en)

Ava is on the way to the beach with her mum Kelly and her little brother Wally, but before they go she needs to find a new swimsuit. At the age of 13, this task is nowhere near as simple as it sounds.

Locker Room(en)

A teenage girl discovers her male friends’ secret group chat, forcing her to question her friendship with them.

Karma Police(en)

An eager-to-please Ticket Inspector struggles with the morality of her job after being given the following ultimatum: fine or be fired!

El ladrón de sombras(es)

Espías en la ciudad(es)

Pinocchio(fr)

Pinocchio, an animated wooden puppet tries to escape from his father, Gepetto in a creepy and dark toy factory.

510 Meters Above Sea Level(de)

A small airport in Switzerland. Simone has to attend her father's funeral. But she misses her connecting flight. Natalie is waiting. For whom, she doesn't know yet. Two strangers, caught in a night with no morning.

As Belas Cores do Nascer do Sol(pt)

In an urban reality seen only in black and white, a boy from a conservatory works alone in the school's abandoned fine arts department. Until the boy is accused of schizophrenia by the institution, for gradually starting to see colors and act outside the norm, because he is an artist.