Sound of Applause(2024)

Big Story in a Small City(hy)

The feature film is based on true events that changed two families forever. The story, both comical, satirical and a tragedy begins in the city of Yerevan, Armenia. Grigor Janoyan, a professor of agriculture at the University of Yerevan, dies from a freak accident, almost as strange as the events that soon follow. In accordance with Armenian tradition, the relatives bring the deceased into their home for the "viewing" by his friends and family before the burial. The family, consumed with grief fails to realize that the body on the dining room table is not Grigor. A friend of the family, while paying respects, discovers the mistake. Grigors look-a-like, Ruben Pashayan was the head of Armenia's organized crime families. Trouble is inevitable, but as the story continues, Grigor's son Hayk and his friends begin the quest of finding his father's body.

Kroong(hy)

The suitcase is packed and placed in the middle of the room, the door to the apartment is open, but something is preventing him from leaving. KROONG ( Կռունկ ) - Crane. In Armenian culture,Crane is a symbol of migration and the melancholy associated with departure, which resonates with the broader themes of Armenian history and culture.That's why movie called KROONG

Curling für Eisenstadt(de)

Until now, spoiled Vicky has always got through life by relying on the name of her father, who is an influential winegrower. After losing her job at an advertising agency and no longer receiving any money from her father, she desperately looks for a new goal. She wants to set up a women's curling team in Eisenstadt and win against the Kitzbühel state champions so that Eisenstadt becomes the venue for the Women's Curling World Championships.

USA Holiday(en)

Madhuri was thrilled when her brother Jimmy accepted her invitation for a holiday in the USA. Jimmy boarded a Jet Airways flight and landed at Dulles International Airport, where Madhuri greeted him with open arms. Joining them were her friends Katrina and Priyanka, ready to make the trip unforgettable. Their adventure began at the breathtaking Niagara Falls, where the misty spray left them laughing and drenched. In New York, they marveled at the city lights and strolled across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Washington, D.C., offered monuments and history, while Las Vegas dazzled them with its neon nightlife. The journey ended with a serene hike through the stunning Valley of Fire State Park. Every moment was filled with laughter, pictures, and stories that turned into lifelong memories. As they sat under the stars on their final evening, Jimmy smiled and said, "Life is a journey, and this one has been incredible. But the journey never stops.

Cock o' the Walk(en)

The title character comes to town, complete with portable boxing ring. He grabs a local chicken and dances with her, inspiring several other barnyard animals to dance. But her rooster takes offense, and enters the ring to do battle.

Jagga(pa)

No. 9(en)

16 mm, color, 10 min. Untraced collage.

High School Girls(ko)

High school girls A, B, C, D, and E are playing poker. S and T are fighting over marks they got in a sham exam. Y is spending an odd night with the practice teacher. They are all high school girls. They are all the “time” you have passed through.

Puppet Shark(en)

An all-puppet cast! When two boys venture into the nearby woods on a lakeside camping trip, they soon realize they have entered the territory of a rare lake shark with possibly supernatural properties. Campfire tales help them unravel the mystery surrounding this mysterious legend. Hippies, marshmallows, independent film crews, dentists and mermaids - no one is safe from the wrath of the PUPPET SHARK! From the loonies behind "Jurassic Shark", "Raiders of the Lost Shark" and "Ouija Shark"!

Jean-Luc Godard ou Le cinéma au défi(en)

A 1965 film by Hubert Knapp.

Crazy Glue(en)

An animated puppet short adapted from a story by Israeli author Etgar Keret, this film tells the story of one innovative attempt to patch up a disintegrating marriage -- through the use of crazy glue!

The King of Idiots(es)

Anselmo is a fair man forced to live in an unfair world. His innocence will lead him to get involved in dangerous situations that will make him wonder if he does need a bit of evil to achieve happiness.

Games(en)

The life and struggles of a group of high school seniors living in Waco, Texas.

Androcles and the Lion(en)

George Bernard Shaw’s breezy, delightful dramatization of this classic fable—about a Christian slave who pulls a thorn from a lion’s paw and is spared from death in the Colosseum as a result of his kind act—was written as a meditation on modern Christian values. Pascal’s final Shaw production is played broadly, with comic character actor Alan Young as the titular naïf. He’s ably supported by Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Robert Newton, and Elsa Lanchester.

The Nazis, Photography and the Rabbi(de)

The extraordinary story of German businessman Ernst Leitz II (1871-1956), second only to his father in ownership of the optics company that developed the famous and highly successful Leica camera, and his heroic struggle against Nazism.

Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari(ta)

Oru Oorla oru Rajakumari (A princess in a town) is a Tamil film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film, produced by C. H. Venu, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 January 1995.

All Men Are the Same(el)

Polyxeni becomes enraged when she finds her husband flirting with their maid. After dismissing the girl, she leaves her husband and goes to live at her parents' house. There, however, by chance, her former maid comes to work as a domestic helper. Polyxeni's father, brother, son-in-law, a naval officer, and two of his sailors fall in love with the maid, leading to misunderstandings and comical situations.

Spring Awakens(ja)

Slice of life film centered on a couple of years in the life of a rural high school girl.

The Tractate Middoth(en)

The chilling story of Dr Rant, whose wicked streak continues from beyond the grave. Based on the festive ghost story by MR James. When a relative comes to find a particular book at the university library, young student Garrett is drawn into a family feud over a will and its legacy - with terrifying consequences.

White Noise(en)

White Noise follows Ava, who suffers from misophonia - an extreme hyper-sensitivity to sound. When this reaches new terrifying heights, her doctor enrolls her in an experimental trial involving an anechoic chamber: the world's quietest room.

Good Morning(ja)

A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of inter­generational relationships, Good Morning tells the story of two young boys who stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set. Ozu weaves a wealth of subtle gags through a family portrait as rich as those of his dramatic films, mocking the foibles of the adult world through the eyes of his child protagonists. Shot in stunning color and set in a suburb of Tokyo where housewives gossip about the neighbors’ new washing machine and unemployed husbands look for work as door-to-door salesmen, this charming comedy refashions Ozu’s own silent classic I Was Born, But . . . to gently satirize consumerism in postwar Japan.

€ (Euro) - un cortometraggio di Andrea Ventura(it)

Spatial Memory(it)

Rubatosis or Liberosis(en)

In a tale of grief and rebirth, a young woman, paralyzed by the overwhelming weight of emotions, confronts the heart-wrenching choice between numbing her pain forever or embracing the agony to rediscover the beauty of feeling alive.

A Quiet Place: Day One(en)

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

Listening(en)

At a spa where talking is forbidden, an emotionally distraught woman finds solace in the company of a kind man and the two of them gradually fall in love.

Wandering(xx)

This short by Tsai Ming-liang, completed in 2021, was filmed at "the Dune" in Yilan, Taiwan, where the eight films in his Walker series were being shown.

Além da Culpa(pt)

After his father's death, Mauro, a farmer from the countryside, finds himself facing an unexpected freedom. Torn between guilt and desire, he confronts his fears to love another man for the first time.

worldwild(en)

In a world torn apart, silence speaks louder than words. A fleeting moment of birth challenges the noise of war.

Dapo (Short film)(en)

Dapo, a 14-year-old boy whose life took a dark turn when he became a victim of constant abuse . Dapo failed to recognize the wrong being done to him until his teacher enlightened him on the importance of consent. This newfound knowledge sparked something within him, forever altering his perspective.

Between Notes(en)

Trapped in the swirling thoughts of a late night shift, a restaurant worker receives a cryptic phone call, guiding her to a refuge from the noise.

Silence Is an Action(en)

Inspired by the injustice and murder of George Floyd. It highlights a small insight, into being Black in today's society, and how those that are privileged, or have a platform to speak out are saying nothing, but are seeing everything.

The Silence of Rak(fr)

The adventures of Rak, who after his dismissal begins to reflect on the meaning of the word work and on the act of working.

Nodi(en)

A haunting short film that dives into the silence between fear and truth. Nodi follows a young girl trapped in the shadows of her own home, where the danger isn’t outside but alarmingly close. Through silence, memory, and resilience, the story unfolds into a chilling revelation.

VILLAGE OF SILENCE(sr)

A short horror thriller that will leave you breathless. In the midst of a deserted, abandoned region, a businessman rushing to Sofia finds himself stranded on an empty stretch of road when his luxury limousine breaks down. Frustrated by lost time and the lack of signal, he decides to hitchhike and seek help. As the clock ticks, he drifts further from civilization. His path leads him to Rautovo, a remote village.

13:33(it)

Due to an environmental catastrophe, the population has been forbidden to speak, as it consumes too much oxygen. Those who violate the rules will be punished with cancellation by the government. The population was forced to develop a new language system based on LIS (sign language). These changes have led to a new form of attraction to sound and noise. People are no longer words or thoughts, but sounds. Tosca lives locked up in the house with her family. She dreams of freedom and is willing to do anything to get it. To give the world a voice And you? What noise are you?

Memorias en 8mm(es)

Sound Of(en)

The film tells about the flight of the poetic mind, which can satiate the poet and throw him from the sky to the bitter reality.

Carência de Tinta(pt)