It Is Not the Brazilian Homosexuals Who Are Perverse, But the Situation in Which They Live

Prometheus(en)

“I've never seen light that looks or feels so dark; forward moving possibility united with so much cosmic terror.”—Marilyn Brakhage

Frog in the Well(ja)

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

God Help Us(en)

In the gripping drama "God Help Us", a desperate man stands on the edge of self-destruction caught in a supernatural game of life and death. An Angel and a Demon engage in an otherworldly game of chess to determine the man's fate. Tension rises as the dual between the two extraterrestrial beings mirrors the man's internal struggle with each move on the chessboard propelling the man closer to either salvation or despair. Will Angel's divine strategy prevail or will Demon's conniving manoeuvres let him leave? "God Help Us" is a thought-provoking journey as it challenges viewers about the fragility of the human soul exploring themes of faith, resilience and morality

Procession(lt)

Ieva is a teenager who’s facing the day of her grandmother‘s funeral. All Ieva wants is to say goodbye to her grandmother in her own way, but this goal is interfered with by the domestic problems of such processions and the growing distance between Ieva and her mother.

Switch(en)

Josh's relationship is on the decline due to his recent distant nature. Once he starts spending all of his time with a new friend, he drifts farther apart from his girlfriend.

exposer(en)

A man battling drug addiction is stalked by an ominous masked photographer.

AfterSex(en)

Bathed in the gentle embrace of a rainstorm, Nathan, stirred by an intimate moment with Alex, finds himself compelled to voice the currents of his inner discontent. Amidst the flickering city lights, their souls diverge—one yearning for a love that transcends the physical, the other finding solace in the realm of corporeal passion. Can they navigate the intricate labyrinth of their desires and break free from this cyclical discord, or are they fated to bring a sorrowful conclusion to their tumultuous relationship?

Shutter Shooter(es)

Etienne-Jules Marey, a French inventor who turned a gun into a camera. A hand-drawn hunter whose weapon, instead of firing ammunition, shoots photographs. Carlos, a Mexican wildlife photographer who used to be a real life hunter until he chose to get rid of all his guns. All come together in this poetic yet approachable animated documentary short film.

Blood Bonds(en)

Steven Dillon, 18 years old and homeless, desperately tries to escape poverty by getting a job. When his older brother Anthony, a drug addict, offers him a "freelance job", Steven is manipulated into robbing a convenience store. Steven is now left with the decision to either continue following Anthony or to cut his blood bond, leaving his only brother and family behind forever for the sake of his own stability, future, and life.

Bang!(en)

A shy, lonely boy discovers his finger guns shoot real bullets, and tries to use this newfound ability to make friends.

Still Your Son(en)

The story of Matt, a bigoted yet loving father, coming to terms with the fact that his son, Lucas, is gay.

Nonino's Gift(en)

When a young teenager learns of his grandfather's memory sickness, he forces his father to meet with him, despite having bad family history.

ROFFA(nl)

Winner of the IFFR Supershort competition. ROFFA is a Short film about love and the many forms it comes in. The film is a love letter to the diverse city of Rotterdam and the acceptance of different religions, sexualities and upbringings.

The Fires of Joanna(en)

Set in Depression-era Eastern Ontario, "The Fires of Joanna" tells the story of a woman struggling to endure a harsh and unforgiving life. Joanna McVeigh is a young epileptic woman, who, burdened by an illness for which she is shunned, illuminates her isolation with the pleasures of her one great gift: her ability to set fires with her mind. A tale of sin, guilt, and redemption.

Another Country(en)

In Moscow in 1983, an American journalist interviews Guy Bennett, who recalls his last year at public school, fifty years before, and how it contributed to him becoming a spy.

Defying Gravity(en)

Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.

Peur de soi(fr)

Le clitoris(fr)

Women are lucky, they get to have the only organ in the human body dedicated exclusively for pleasure: the clitoris! In this humorous and instructive animated documentary, find out its unrecognized anatomy and its unknown herstory.

Transformation(en)

Documentary about a group of transgender teens and young adults struggling to find the resources, safety, and confidence to express their gender identity.

El lado frío de la almohada(es)

An unknown couple in the same bed