Lessons in Self-Defense

Visions of Europe(en)

Twenty-five films from twenty-five European countries by twenty-five European directors.

Escape(en)

Two prisoners have the perfect escape plan but something unexpected happens that changes everything.

Ressonância Viciosa(pt)

Four inconsequential young people and a dream at stake... in an attempt to better understand the steps that followed a tragedy, stories are told and memories are revisited: dive headfirst into the chaotic universe of the band Vicious Resonance.

Our Senses(fr)

The start of summer is approaching. Arthur, a 20-year-old student, sees his best friend from college, Tony, preparing to leave for Canada. The idea of ​​finding himself far from Tony suddenly awakens a much deeper attachment in Arthur. He will have to succeed in confronting his feelings and the views of others before it is too late.

The polaroid(es)

An instant photography lover needs to have every portrait that he can take of his muse.

Robin Hood(en)

Robin Hood is a 1912 film made by Eclair Studios when it and many other early film studios in America's first motion picture industry were based in Fort Lee, New Jersey at the beginning of the 20th century. The movie's costumes feature enormous versions of the familiar hats of Robin and his merry men, and uses the unusual effect of momentarily superimposing images different animals over each character to emphasize their good or evil qualities. The film was directed by Étienne Arnaud and Herbert Blaché, and written by Eustace Hale Ball. A restored copy of the 30-minute film exists and was exhibited in 2006 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Surprise(sv)

Susanne arranges a surprise party for her husband, and the guests are waiting back at the apartment. From their hiding places they hear Peter walking into the hall, and they await the signal from the party blower so they can jump out and cheer. But no signal comes. Because Peter is not alone.

The Guest(en)

A servant boy's world is turned upside down by the arrival of a guest.

Anecoica(es)

Ana, a poor woman, agrees to be locked in an anechoic chamber, the most silent place in the world.

Skeletons(en)

A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.

Deliria(sv)

A slow, hot summer afternoon. A father sleeps while his child is drawing with pencils in a cross word puzzle. A wind moves through the grass - something bad is about to happen.

The Goodbye(en)

A young man has to come to terms with the fact that he has 6 months left to live.

Xutaj(es)

A confrontation between Ignacio and Xutaj, who are father and son, at the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic confinement in Mexico. Together they must learn that seeing life in different ways does not reduce their love for each other.

Under the Same Sky(es)

Andrea (4) and Marina (6) become fast friends while playing on the rooftops of their adjacent buildings during the pandemic in Mexico City. They cling to their precious friendship during the stress and loneliness of confinement. When Marina's parents separate suddenly, however, Marina is heartbroken to have to move away without being able to say goodbye to Andrea, who is equally heartsick until she unexpectedly finds a remnant of their friendship.

Mandarins(en)

A black sheep attempts to eulogize her mother with a story about pigeons.

Blessed Land(vi)

In the dune landscape of a cemetery, or is it golf course? Past and present converge in the search for a grave.

For You(de)

Je t'aime, Julie(en)

In late 17th Century France, a young, insecure woman resorts to desperate ways to be reunited with her lover, who's become a nun at a convent. Based on the chronicles of Julie d'Aubigny.

Cain Rose Up(en)

A depressed student goes on a sniping rampage from his dorm room window.

Der Strand(de)

Short directed by Markus Gruber