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Screenings Program

2025

Directed By

 Anna Melykian

Russian Federation

2024

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15'

A young woman climbs to the rooftop of a high-rise to end her life - but she’s interrupted by a foul-mouthed utility worker, grumbling about having to cover some kid’s graffiti. There’s no sympathy, just sarcasm and provocation. And yet, in this absurdity, a strange will to live begins to emerge.
2025

Directed By

Nicolas Garroux

Belgium

2024

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15'29

It's the story of a man who can't manage to cry at his mother's funeral. It's the last straw for this single father whose modesty and the way others look at him are overwhelming. Could it be a rejection of propriety? A bittersweet comedy about letting go.
2024

Directed By

Gillie Cinneri

Belgium

2023

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18,58'

Serge, a funeral agent, find himself entrusted with the custody of his daughter Inès, as well as the ashes of a stranger. Together, they try to pay tribute to this unknown person, and during this journey, Serge and Inès end up weaving unexpected bonds...

Directed By

Vincent Hazard

France

2023

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5'

Ben is moving into a new flat and is trying to make a good impression on his new neighbors, which is important when you’re visually impaired. However, Ben doesn’t seem to be able to connect with his next-door neighbour...
2025

Directed By

Alla Eliseeva

Georgia

2025

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5'

A woman lounges by the lake, studying the mysteries of astrology when suddenly a beautiful man appears in the water. Is this the man she's been promised by the stars? Is Saturn about to enter Venus?
2024

Directed By

James Hughes

United kingdom

2023

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20'

A man regales his peculiar obsession with chairs to his new psychiatrist.
2024

Directed By

Giuseppe Cacace

Italy

2024

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13,30'

Paolo is on probation in a call center. He has time for a phone call to convince the elderly Nando to give him his credit card details. Starring Giorgio Cantarini and Pino Calabrese, a short film about the vulnerability of the elderly and jobs that sully the conscience.

Directed By

Prospero Pensa

Italy

2023

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7'

A young man parks in the disabled spot and is challenged by a woman: his explanation doesn't persuade her. How far are they going in order to win the argument?
2025

Directed By

Michael Joaquim Matias

Portugal

2024

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18'06

João shows up on a calm night in the Alentejo countryside, intent on taking his own life. As he ties the rope to a tree and gets ready for the last second, he is taken aback when Ricardo, a stranger, shows up with the same goal. Because they both wonder about the purpose of their decisions and life in general, their encounter produces an unexpected dynamic characterized by conversations that veer between the tragic and the ridiculous. A dark comedy about happiness, hopelessness, and what happens when no one listens but everyone talks.
2024

Directed By

Kirill Loginov

Russian Federation

2023

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18,55'

The clown Mitya is to be fired from the circus. The new director does not consider his trick impressive enough: Mitya can lift himself into the air, but only nine centimeters high. The director sets the terms according to which Mitya must learn to lift himself to an acceptable height. But the director doesn't know that these nine centimeters are not a simple trick. Mitya can truly hover above the ground.
2024

Directed By

Kiran Koshi

United States

2024

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6,50'

Kumar Kumar is all alone on his birthday. His social media feed is dead. Maybe he should be too? But then the computer dings

Directed By

Victor Cesca

France

2023

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14'

Guy, a pianist passionate about his music, sees his life turned upside down when the church where he officiates takes in a mysterious little girl. A true piano virtuoso, the child prodigy will soon steal the show. A duel of egos then begins.

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