GIVE US THIS DAY 

Malaysia   14:57

Director:  Christopher Ling Jing

Judy, who was unable to return to China to complete her studies due to the pandemic, decided to take care of her family’s garden while she was forced to stay in Malaysia, cherishing a very personal memory.

 

THE KYSTER  FAMILY 

New Zealand   4:13

Directors:   Mikael Kyster, Mia Kyster

A family roller coaster ride through New Zealand!

ANNAHLA  JAVANESE

INDONESIA    5:59

Director:  Fatimah Tobing Rony
In 1893, a 13-year-old girl came to work for French painter Paul Gauguin as his maid and model. They called her Annah la Javanaise. This is a reimagining of her story.

 

EAT THIS

USA  13:50

Directors:  Eric Odland, Alex Odland

A group of individuals from all ends of the political spectrum meet to reconcile their differences, but quickly get derailed over what to have for lunch.

THE DEBATOR

USA   4:00

Director:   Maya Miller   

A high school debater has extreme anxiety over an upcoming tournament.

ANXIETY OVERCOME

Luxemburg    17:30

Director:  Philippe Hamelle

After winning a hard battle against depression, Oliver now suffers from insurmountable and inexplicable fear. After much reluctance, he finally consults with a psychotherapist hoping to find the diagnosis and answers he needs. It’s the beginning of an unexpected and extraordinary journey for him.

DO YOU HAVE A WISH?

Russia   14:39

Director:  Olga Mikhaleva

One day, a little girl missed her daddy a lot. She can’t wait any longer and goes to meet him.

 

HAPPY

Russia   39:00

Director:  Ivan Rodin

Bangis Schastlivyi (Happy in Russian) is a son of an influential Guinean, and a simple Russian woman. He is one of the few black people born in the USSR. His whole life is a series of fascinating events: a meeting with his father, whom he has never seen before, gold mining in Africa, loses and gains. Despite all the difficulties, Bangis surname corresponds to reality. No matter what happens, he is still happy.

 

BILL MURRAY LOST IN BERLINALE

SERBIA  3:38

Director:  Ana Trkulja

American actor Bill Murray signs autographs at Berlinale Film Festival, but then something unusual happens and he vanishes.

 

(AB) NORMAL

Spain  12:38

Director:  Miguel Parra

Leo, Juan, David and Lucio cross paths at their gym´s locker room. Four people, four different ways to understand masculinity: The conflict is on the air.

 

Encountering the Chajin: Tsuruko Hanzawa

Singapore   30:00

Director: Gabriel Victor Lin 

Having devoted her life to the art of Chaji, tea ceremony master, Tsuruko Hanzawa, ventures out of Japan to promote the dying Japanese craft in Singapore for the first time.   Pressed for time in an unfamiliar environment, Hanzawa takes on the challenge of preparing a full Chaji event for numerous guests over 2 evenings.

Stolen Apes – Buanoi

USA  11:02

Director: Colin Sytsma

The only gorilla in Thailand was trafficked and has been enclosed in a concrete cage on top of a shopping mall for the last 33 years.
Recently the singer Cher has come on board our team working to free Buanoi and shut down Pata Zoo. She tweeted our film twice on her platform of over three million twitter followers in December of 2022

 

THE BIG BULLY

Canada   4:25

Director:  Masoud Shahrvand

Physical abuse at home causes a young boy to bully other kids

 

SHAKESPEARE FOR ALL

Germany   2:42

Director:  Hannes Rall

Shakespeare’s works are timeless – this film proves it!
Awarded with the Seal of Approval  “Highly Recommended”
the highest distinction of the FBW, the German federal authority for evaluating and rating film and media.
“How can you give the target and age group “smartphone” an overview of the work of this unique literary genius without getting bogged down in long-winded lectures on verse and drama theory?

 

i-365-21

Austria  23:50

Director:  Heimo Aga

i365-21 is Viennese filmmaker Heimo Aga’s personal video diary over the entire year 2021, shot on an iPhone—one clip per day—, in a very challenging year between lockdowns, Zoom conferences and travel bans.

 

 

 

ORAN NAH-EALA

UK  13:13

Director:  Steve Exeter

A vivid dream exploration of Moira Shearer’s heart and mind, just before and after she agreed to star in Powell and Pressburger’s beloved cinema classic “The Red Shoes”, a decision that would change her life forever.

 

Les Mots Croisés

France    28:16

 

Director:  Nicolas Engel

A hotel at night.   Coded messages.      Tea.

 

MOHA

France     21:45

Director:  Bastien Bouillon
Moha and Lucie had a great love. Today, they are separated. Moha doesn’t know how to survive this breakup. Sometimes he follows Lucie, who met Martin.

 

A JOURNEY TO THE MOON

USA   2.30

Director: Jack Getschman
Two little mice build a cardboard rocketship to go to the moon. Why you ask? Well for the cheese of course! However, they are captured by Moon Men and must work together to escape. It’s a light hearted and fun filled animated adventure!

 

MILK

New Zealand  5:00

Director:  Celia Jaspers

When she sees an old man unable to pay for his milk, a young girl has a change of heart.

 

MILA

USA  19:56

Director:  Cinzia Angelini

MILA is a war story that takes on a child’s perspective. Inspired by World War II stories from the director’s mother, the character of Mila represents the best of humanity. Although she has lost everything – her family, her house, her peace – she still clings to hope. With a little more than imagination and humanity, Mila manages to profoundly impact others, including a caring stranger who saves her.
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