The Youth(2020)

You Can Play(en)

All eyes are on Brandon, the all-star quarterback of the Demons High School football team, as they get ready to play their first-ever state championship game. With the game looming, Brandon must grapple with his professional ambitions of a college football future and his fear of losing his childhood and best friend James. On the night before the game he must decide whether he wants to live as what he is — or who he is.

The Legend of Scotty Watts(en)

A teenager deeply consumed by fantasy struggles to form a meaningful connection — with the lead singer of his favourite band, and a fangirl who is quickly becoming something more. ​Pulsing with an eclectic rock soundtrack from The Midriffs, Super Defense and Loving, Prash Sampathkumaran has crafted a bittersweet ode to high school crushes, 90's nostalgia and the object of many a teenager's affections: the heartthrob with the guitar.

Antoñito vuelve a casa(es)

In Spain, Antoñito, a child, is punished to remain standing doing the fascist salute. As an adult, turned into a young college student, he tries to free himself from the perverse amalgam of ideas, values and beliefs with which his family, the Catholic Church and the repressive elements of the Franco Regime poisoned his mind during his childhood.

Angst and Treason(es)

During an awkward family gathering, María, a young lady going through a love crisis, discovers a secret that will transform her reality.

A Perfect Day(tr)

In a city far away from the nature, a man wakes up, has his breakfast and starts a perfect day.

Imperfect(tr)

Last letter from a serial killer in distopic Istanbul...

All That You Love Will Be Carried Away(en)

Based on the Stephen King short story: A middle-aged traveling salesman contemplates his life choices at a shitty motel in Nebraska.

Yarali bashlar(fa)

Documentary about the illegal mourning tradition of head slashing in the Azerbaijan region of northern Iran. In the film, Panahi documented a mourning ceremony for the third Shi'ite Imam, Imam Hossein, where people hit their heads with knives until they bled. Panahi had to shoot in secret and the film was banned for several years.

Kiem Holijanda(sq)

When teenager Andi discovers a card of a Dutch porn star in the bedroom he shares with his brother, his obsession to get a phone and access the X-rated content means he doesn't notice that his brother has chosen this day to say goodbye to him.

Mankind(en)

A restless young man wants to leave love and the Earth behind.

Self Destructive Boys(pt)

Self Destructive Boys is a direct stare into masculine interaction as we follow three boys in their mid-twenties, António, Xavier and Miguel testing the limits of their sexual flexibility.

John, Love(en)

A BAFTA award nominated drama about a young boy's memories of his first communion, set in Dublin in 1950.

“SÓ” Short Film(pt)

What Did They Say?(en)

A 1-minute film about the experience of young immigrant children having to translate for their parents. Presented by NextShark.

The Dreamer(en)

A Hispanic teen builds the confidence to tell his traditional Latin American family that he wants to shift careers and become an actor, much to their disapproval. As the conversation goes south, tensions rise, chaos ensues, and true colours are shown as the fabric of the once tight-knit family begins to tear.

Halfrican American(en)

When Zeke attends a cookout with his estranged father, Nick, he initially struggles to feel comfortable with his boisterous black family. After witnessing Nick do a comedic re-telling of his colonoscopy, Zeke finally settles in.

Passenger(en)

In this anime-inspired film, a vengeful spirit tries to possess Cora's body, but over time they form a dysfunctional relationship.

Killing the Chickens to Scare the Monkeys(en)

In a greyish area, nine scenes are enacted, where national politics and strategy are having unforeseen consequences in a young woman's life.

St. Louis Blues(en)

In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty, younger woman; he leaves and she sings the blues, with chorus and dancers.

Those That Go Unnoticed(en)

This is a short film about two childhood best friends who have always been inseparable. As they now embark on a new chapter of their lives, they are forced to confront hidden truths about their friendship, and the emotional echoes of memories.