dir. by Stavros Petropoulos I 28’ I France, Greece, Norway, Slovenia

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As the winter season begins in Creta, an overly touristic Greek island, a family of locals, owners of a small struggling bed & breakfast, get an unexpected visit from a Norwegian family of tourists looking for a tour into the piratic past of the area. The relationship between Manos, the Greek father and Tassos, his son, is being tested as they are struggling to meet the increasingly challenging demands of the tourists looking to live the authentic pirate experience.

dir. by Lovisa Sirén I 15' I Sweden

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Forced to leave her baby daughter with the child’s father, young mother Esther is caught in desperation and longing. Through the night she chases touch and comfort, seeking ways to hold on to who she loves the most.

dir by Rosalie Charrier I 11’ I France

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An archaeologist digs—steady, precise. Behind her, a crowd gathers—laughing, watching, passing judgment like distant echoes. But she keeps going, deeper. Beyond the noise. Beyond their gaze. She’s no longer just unearthing the past, she’s searching for answers buried in her own present.

dir by Thyestes Tong I 19’ I Hong Kong

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An infant, adorned in golden jewelry, was abandoned in a garbage dump. Two mischievous boys found the baby, initially tempted by greed. However, the baby’s cries stirred Lok’s compassion, leading him to care for the child with all he had. Wai, on the other hand, stole all the gold and got rid of the infant. A mysterious cleaning lady appeared, returning the lost infant, leaving the gold turned into rocks. Despite losing the treasure, the two cared for the baby endured. Unable to provide a better life, they found the child a safer place with their bless.

dir. by Philippe Berthelet I 9' I Canada

 

Victor is Camille’s table fan. Following a rough heatwave, she decides to replace him with an air conditioner. Victor will try and surmount this act of treason.