Official selection

Struggling with alcohol addiction and mental illness, an artist reaches out to an old friend. "Superb" — Julian Waite "Brilliant" — John Robins "Magnificent" — Stephen Fry

What memories lie hidden in abandoned houses? The rooms stand still as untouched time capsules – lifeless yet full of stories. Who were the people who once called this place home? All that remains is the echo of their existence: An invisible imprint on the walls, in the dust, in the silence. It is the spirit of the place, floating between decay and oblivion. It murmurs through the faded wedding photograph, drifts through the scattered notes on the desk, and lingers in the wine glass covered in ash. What endures is fertile ground, breathing new life into the space.

A woman, a man and an “ON-OFF” switch find themselves in a love triangle. 

Anxiety started consuming the muscles of my trapezius. I gradually stopped being able to swallow without thinking, because swallowing became forced. Amidst some exams to rule out bigger issues, or issues of a different, more tangible nature, one of the first hypotheses gained strength: finally, anxiety began to eat away at my body. Pássaro Azul is both a letter to my ancestors and a quest to understand what torments me and causes such acute anxiety – and how all these seemingly unrelated pieces can intertwine.

Nestled by the banks of the Soča River, the village of Anhovo carries a legacy buried beneath layers of history and dust. More than 100 years ago, an asbestos cement factory was built. Through shifting wars, regimes, and borders from fascism, socialism, and capitalism. From Italy, Yugoslavia, to Slovenia, the factory endured. It gave people jobs, homes and hope. But soon, it began to take their breath, their health, and eventually, their lives. Today, it is still belching smoke, as time stands still under the White Veil. The film gives voice to those silenced by progress and asks what remains when the skies clear.

A short documentary film that takes the viewers on a thought-provoking journey into the daily life of a food delivery rider, in Estonian harsh winter. The observational approach with its focus on visual composition emphasize minor details, allowing us to observe a society that has turned its back on the most vulnerable. The film portrays the rider’s struggle without excessive words or narration, capturing perfectly the isolation and uncertainty of their everyday lives.