Official selection

A documentary exploring the literal and metaphorical empty spaces that are filled with meaning by artists - Georgi Stanishev, Hanna Schwartz & Yoann Bourgeois.

In July 2022, a forest fire broke out on Monte Gambarogno in Ticino, Switzerland. Dry conditions and strong winds fueled the flames, which spread quickly across the steep terrain. More than 200 hectares of forest were destroyed. WOUNDED EDGES is a personal, poetic response to the 2022 forest fire on Monte Gambarogno in Ticino. Shot on 16mm film and hand-developed with the forest’s ashes, each frame carries the physical memory of the burned landscape. Layered with sound textures made from field recordings, fire, and musical improvisations with charred wood, the film captures the forest’s wounds and resilience. It reflects on impermanence, human impact, and the transformation of a damaged land.

A harsh, callous environment, a forest covering the mountain slopes and the thunderous crash of falling trees, interrupted only by the heavy breathing of horses. In these conditions, the relationship between humans and animals is put to the test. Where is the line between exploitation and humane treatment? How do we define our place in the natural world? This film certainly does not provide clear answers.

An animated short film for everyone, young and old, who wonders what to do when they reach the top of a mountain. Along the way, you’ll meet Grandma Lazylana and learn her recipe for Giant Cookies, get to know the two dwarfs, Move and March, and discover why our Giant is called Lazybones.

Candela has a monotonous life in an inland town. During the town festival, she accidentally runs over her nephew's dog, but decides not to confess. Instead, she invents a legend about a dog pilgrimage to a sacred tree and invites him to join her in the search. Slowly, the lies begin to consume her.

An old Beirut resident, checks the obituaries page and attends funerals daily. His “mourning” routine reveals a journey of grieving and accepting the loss of a loved one, a home, a city.