MIRTILLO - numerus I(2023)

Afterparty(de)

The Blueberry Blues(fr)

Summer unveils a new blueberry season in northern Canada. The fields are covered in blue and workers from all over scramble before the frost puts an end to the harvest. And yet this time of year is much more than just picking: it's a time of music and connection.

AHORA SI LLEGO!(es)

The first Road Movie feature film made by the Italian artist Sanzi together with the Cuban Balboa is inspired by friendship, the island and the motorbike. The two artists used, for the first time in Cuba, the form of the Road Movie--the cinematic genre the plot of which is developed during a trip.

Blueberry Waggle Dance(en)

It's a warm spring night, and the bee cowboys of Prince Edward Island begin rounding up their hives.

I LIKE TO DREAM: The True Story of Felipe Cardeña(es)

I Like to Dream: The True Story of Felipe Cardeña (Short film), shot by the artist Desiderio, shows us Felipe, as a mime walking through the streets of Havana, through the cross-over testimonies of many people who knew or heard of him: street mimes like him, but also bartenders, street vendors, street people, as well as the famous Cuban writer Yoss, author of an essay on the artist. A hybrid film, halfway between the journalistic documentary and the dreamlike and symbolic reconstruction of the work of Cardeña, the film reconstructs Felipe’s passage through the streets of Havana, through witnesses, but also through Felipe’s performances (such as the large floral poster, with Che’s face, still hanging in a street in Old Havana), the suggestions of his works, his dreamlike atmospheres and colors.

Island Cowboy(en)

Island Cowboy follows a Canadian beekeeper on Prince Edward Island during one of his last years of work. At the age of 68, Stan Sandler would like to retire, but impending threats to his island home's ecosystem threaten the future of the bees, and the health of the environment. The relationship between a beekeeper’s labour and the economy of the island’s blueberry crop is explored through a season of beekeeping, as we get an intimate look at Stan and the "bee cowboys".

FruitHead(en)

FruitHead explores the sinister backstory of Gushers commercial origins, uncovering a new side to the story that has never been seen before.

Berry(en)

Rebekah, a young girl occupied by her personal life and job, disregards a failing relationship with her grandmother, who she'll eventually have to feel the absence of and learn how to live without.

ADELANTE(it)

A documentary about the artist Desiderio, directed by Andrea Rotini. With the partecipation of Alessandro Riva, Chiara Canali, Francesco Santaniello. Texts and translations by Gemma Jalenti

Riverse(en)

A boy named Lubi often lurks in the river. When he stumbles upon two friends, the water reveals its deepest secrets.

My Nanny is a Witch(ru)

Father Frost decides to send Yaga to be re-educated by Petya, a boy who has his own problems - he wants to reconcile his parents before the New Year. Petya's parents spend more time working than they do with their family, and Petya wants to fix this situation before the New Year.

Mister Blot's Triumph(pl)

Tomek Milkowski is an comic-books' illustrator. But his chef doesn't like his drawings. He tells Tomek to make up something really cool, if the boy doesn't want to loose his job. The illustrator has a guest. It's a bird Tri-Tri from stories about Mr. Kleks. Tomek takes the book and decides to illustrate it as a comic book.

Avatharam(te)

When Karkotakudu, a monster, attempts to destroy Earth to take control of the planet, Rajeshwari, a devotee of Goddess Akkamma, decides to fight the behemoth.

Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars(en)

A gang of sharp witted street kids save Sherlock Holmes from an accusation of murder and to help foil an audacious robbery.

Champions of the Deep(en)

CHAMPIONS OF THE DEEP is a fantastic adventure movie for the whole family! A brother and sister help a mythical guardian of the ocean find the Sword of the Sea, and bring balance back to the waters of the earth. While fighting the dark forces of the water, the kids learn to use their martial arts skills to protect the ocean that they love.

Thunder(ja)

A woman’s face disappearing behind, and emerging from, a pair of hands. Flashing lights. An empty building full of dark hallways. Designs drawn in the air with light and long-exposure cinematography.

May Night, or the Drowned Maiden(ru)

The son of an obstinate mayor cannot get his father's consent to wed the beautiful Hanna. He receives unexpected assistance from evil, mysterious forces – Satan, witches, and rusalki – who work together to bring the couple happiness, bringing mayhem and celebration.

Little Flames(it)

Tommaso, a quiet, thoughtful child of five, lives in a world of his own, conversing daily with three imaginary friends. Seemingly loved by his parents, Tommaso senses that their affections are superficial and he yearns for something more.

The Big Empty(en)

The Big Empty is a 2005 short film starring Selma Blair about a woman with an unusual condition that baffles scientists and laymen alike. It was written, directed and produced by Lisa Chang and Newton Thomas Sigel. It is based on the short story The Specialist, by Alison Smith. It was executive produced by George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh.

Urban Legend(en)

A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.