The Albatross

Good Grief(en)

Good Grief is a short stop motion animated documentary that explores the lessons we learn from dealing with grief and loss. Five real people share their true stories of losing something precious and what it has taught them about living.

Szychta(pl)

Ironic impression on the value of Polish money. The leitmotif was a animated image of working miners from an old 500-zloty banknote. . .

Gilles(fr)

On a Saturday night in the "City of Love", two sworn enemies are united in their hatred for someone they despise even more than each other: a gay man.

Children of History(fr)

After swimming class, two 12-year-old boys, Jules and Noam, chat and discover that their grandfathers fought in World War II. One, a German soldier; the other, a Jew.

Bridge(es)

The relationship of two men is threatened by a secret.

The Exit(en)

It's the morning after - and four is a crowd. Couple Samantha and Peter negotiate a thoroughly modern and thoroughly awkward situation.

Hold(en)

Stuck in his endless loneliness, a man wanders in a post-apocalyptic world... Only to discover he is not alone.

The Red Villa(en)

Set during the Greek financial crisis, The Red Villa is a tale of suspense and deception, which tells the story of Kate, a young tourism representative who gets embroiled in the amateur attempts of two English boys to smuggle a priceless artefact out of Corfu.

Ruskan jälkeen(fi)

It follows a year in the life of a family in the North-Eastern part of Finland. From the gloomy days of winter to the Mid Summer wedding festivities.

Citizens(fi)

Bad luck forces two men to resort to Plan B.

The Agency(en)

Adapted from the acclaimed short story by Man Brooker Prize Nominee Sarah Hall. The Agency is a modern and stylish take on middle class female empowerment, amidst the social sub-culture, described collectively as "ladies who lunch". Disillusioned with a decade of domesticity, housewife Hannah Baines (Ania Sowinski), is befriended by an enigmatic older woman Anthea (Lesley Manville,) who introduces a select and seductive inner circle of women. In confidence, Anthea recommends a private and reliable company who "can set up something marvellous" for her. Hannah contemplates the implications of attending her initial consultation, at The Agency.

Frog in the Well(ja)

Following his mother's wishes, Jo, a reclusive young tailor from Tokyo embarks on a solitary journey across Japan.

Manželství na úvěr(cs)

Tin Dancing Shoes(en)

A young soldier seeks to impress his love at the local village dance before he is mobilised for war. But the waltz is not the only thing that Stanley has to learn.

Chhaya(or)

Hidden(es)

A homeless couple looks for a way to get ahead, working and making an effort, while trying to overcome their past.

Red Dirt(en)

About a man, his car, and a struggle against outback Australia and its denizens. The film follows the story of Blair, a young business man, on his way too the deal of a life time, a deal that will set him up for life. However, much like many well laid plans, his journey goes horribly wrong, but he ends up gaining more than money could ever buy.

The Hunter(en)

In this stop motion sand animation, a lone hunter undertakes a search for a missing boy deep in the snow covered mountains. THE HUNTER premiered at SXSW in 2012, has featured in competition at over 50 international festivals and won several awards including the AFI/ AACTA in 2013.

Phantoms, Inc.(en)

This Crime Does Not Pay entry focuses on fake spiritualists. A mother is worried about her son, who is missing in action. Over time, she gives a con man all of the family savings to find reassurance that her son is all right. When she can no longer pay, events take a tragic turn.

Sun Knapping(fr)