PROGETTO PERFEZIONE(NaN)

Narcolept(en)

After breaking up with his girlfriend, a narcoleptic man falls into a state where the line between dream and reality is blurred. Within his subconscious, he must confront the mistakes that led him down this path head-on.

Overnight Water(en)

Unable to travel home across closed borders after her mother's sudden and isolated death in China, a middle-aged immigrant named Mei grasps for consolation and connection while living alone in COVID-era New York until one afternoon, she encounters a familiar stranger on the streets nearby.

Almareia(pt)

ALMAREIA is a dreamlike short film inspired by a chapter in Beneath the Waves of Freedom (Sob as Ondas da Liberdade). Set on a mysterious beach that calls to the souls of Solar City, it follows Ícaro Verne’s visceral journey of longing and escape.

If Only(en)

Whilst observing a quiet high school student navigating isolation and bullying, an unexpected classmate begins to notice that something isn't quite right.

Lead Me Home(en)

Poignant stories of homelessness on the West Coast of the US frame this cinematic portrait of a surging humanitarian crisis.

Fuga de Kairós(pt)

Nothing to Worry About(en)

After rumours about his girlfriend (Paige) begin circulating within his social circle, Eddie begins to struggle with his anxieties and paranoia as they eat their way through his composure.

Don't Mind Me(cn)

A short film with dialogue for Eason Chan's Mandarin song "Don't Mind Me" 社交恐懼癌 (from his most recent album "Chin Up"), which was produced as an extended backstory for the music video. The Chinese title literally translates as "social anxiety cancer". Starring Eason Chan himself, along with a guest appearance from Tony Leung Chiu-Wai.

Exergo(eu)

Departing from peripheral details of some paintings of the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, a female narrator unravels several stories related to the economic, social and psychological conditions of past and current artists.

Hinterland(en)

The relationship between an embittered farm woman and her orphaned niece reaches a breaking point in this dark, psychological pastoral.

10 Reais(pt)

An arrogant man argues with a beggar about the value of alms.

The Social Dilemma(en)

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Escape(es)

A young man becomes convinced that the solution to all his problems is to live in jail, and he will do whatever it takes to get it.

En nous(fr)

Ten years ago, the paths of Abou, Laura, Cadiatou and Jacques have crossed Emmanuelle’s. She was their French teacher at a high school in Marseille. Together they took part in a film, Children of the Princess of Cleves, in which, while analyzing the classic text, they expressed their hopes, dreams, and fears. In En Nous, the director re-connects with the protagonists : memories blend with stories of their lives and the daily obstacles they must overcome whilst trying not to lose hope. Now, the sentence of the Princess of Cleves rings poignantly true: “I know nothing can be more difficult than what I undertake”.

All the Lonely People(en)

Spanning seven short stories - each taking place in a different city around the globe, “All the Lonely People” showcases a slice of life from various strangers while they try to face their regular, everyday problems. From New Zealand to New York city, the assortment of strangers deal with modern day anxieties that slowly spiral out of control.

Impulso(pt)

The Elephant Man(en)

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Unchoosing Yourself(en)

Presenting a short film I made during a 24-hour filmmaking challenge at my university. The theme was "Unchosen Dream," and we had a maximum duration of 5 minutes.

Sludge(en)

A young woman must confront her inner demons personified as a swamp monster in a battle for self- acceptance.

Quarantine(ru)

The main character of the film writes a diary. For over 20 years he has lived in a bunker and has not ventured outside. His only companions are ghosts of the past. He tries to find an explanation for the fateful course of events, which has destroyed the whole earth. The feeling of guilt does not leave him, as he believes that he could have prevented the apocalypse and the death of his beloved.