Omniscient(1978)

Una Mano Bajo la Nieve y Otras Historias(es)

An anthology of 7 Mexican short films, all created by 5 up-and-coming independent filmmakers, with a common thread: to explore themes of human relationships. In order, A Hand Beneath the Snow (Una mano bajo la nieve), Friendship (Amistad), The View from Up Above (La vista desde arriba), The Short Film (El cortometraje), Silvestre (Silvestre), Cocktails For Two (Cóctel para dos) and When I Hear You Sing, I Forget (Cuando te escucho cantar, olvido).

Echo(pt)

Gabriel (played by Dan Claudino) is a depressed young man living a reclusive and lonely life, shaken by memories of a very turbulent past. Amid the corona-virus pandemic that is ravaging the world, Gabriel finds refuge in his passion for video games and decides to start a modest career in live broadcasts on the internet. With his shy personality, he creates a community of online fans who connect with his inspiring messages of perseverance and authenticity. As Gabriel shares his personal journey and encourages his viewers to face their fears, he becomes a source of hope for many, especially one young follower who, inspired by her words, finds the strength to report her attacker. As his stream views increase and positive comments flood his channel, Gabriel finds a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and courage he never imagined.

Blood Knot(en)

“Blood Knot” follows a father who invites his estranged son to visit him in Puerto Rico to compete in a father-son fishing competition to try and mend their broken relationship. The film is based on the book “Looking Through Water” by Bob Rich.

Café da Manhã(pt)

I am Simply Starving(en)

A aspiring housewife wishes to care for her husbands but fails to do so due to her mothers influence and temptations.

The Secret(fr)

A stranger enters into and forever alters the life of a couple. He claims to be pursued by certain authorities who intend to prevent him from disclosing a secret that only he holds, whence the title. Is he lying, or insane - or is he telling the truth? Who, if anyone, is after him? And what *is* - the secret?

Golden Apple Squads(id)

Abimanyu, Rimbat, Dista, Panca and Kusuma (10) were playing on their base, a hill owned by Abimanyu's father with the only apple tree on the hill. One day they were worried because their father would sell the land because it was barren and unproductive for cultivation. They are looking for a way to prevent the land from being sold by taking care of the only tree so that it bears fruit by treating the tree like a human by watering it, fertilizing it, talking to it, singing, dancing and playing together. The tree again gave birth to fruit and Abimanyu's father refused to sell it.

Pink Ladies(en)

Mickey, an impressionable youth enticed by the realm of money and narcotics, finds himself in possession of an enigmatic, unreleased product. The intoxicating allure of this substance creates a profound unforgivable dilemma that weighs on Mickey's conscience, as he grapples with the various individuals looking to exploit his newfound position.

I Guess It Might Be Selfish(en)

As an older man reflects on the shame he feels about his lack of self-awareness in his youth, a younger man embodies that same selfishness, making choices that clash with his young family at home.

Deck of Cards(en)

A lost poker gambler has to change his life after an unfortunate turn of events

The Foreverglades(en)

After the death of a major player in a historic assault on the ecology of the Everglades, Leah Jones, a victim who was present in the scheme, retells her story to a local reporter. Her retelling reveals more on how her friends unwillingly became part of this scheme.

Faroeste Extravaganza(pt)

The Better Man(en)

At a parole board hearing, James Carter asks for a freedom he is not certain that he deserves.

Blue Fire(en)

Deep in the snowy Green Mountains, two damaged lives come crashing back together when they discover something in the forest not of this world.

The Shade(en)

Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father's death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as ancient darkness closes in on them.

No Darkness Last Forever(es)

Ana, a young orphan moves to the house in the forest where her only friend lives. The ambition of her friend's father to take over the nearby lands will awaken an old pagan cult that will use Ana as their only option to protect the place.

Retirement(en)

A contract killer goes for one last job in order to retire.

Apocalypse Unknown(en)

A young man is abandoned by his family, and must navigate his way through a brand new, dangerous world.

The Statement(en)

Descending into a cave, two men seek answers to a book of unknown horrors. What will they find and will their sanity prevail?

This One Last Time(en)

A young man stands at a crossroads and receives advice from a thoughtful new friend.