In one day-night journey, two young sisters, recollect memories of their recently deceased father. Encountering the cruel world of grown-ups, where everyone turns back, they keep the ultimate freedom that only kids have. The only way they can fight is to stick together.
Women constantly carry a subtle sense of fear, no matter how cautious they may be. From heading out to work in the morning to walking the dark streets late at night, every step is filled with tension, with the flickering streetlights illuminating this apprehension.
A normal trip home for two friends, Emmy and Lisa, turns into a nightmare when girls decided to take a shortcut through the forest. Ignoring radio warnings of danger in the area, they continue on their way. When suddenly their car breaks down and the girls are left in the forest, cut off from civilization. With hope fading and accusations flying in both ways, Lisa agrees to go searching for help. Meanwhile, Emmy stays near the car and her waiting turns into a frightening nightmare as reality and fear comes in waves. Trapped between the fading light and the approaching darkness, the friends must confront the horror of the forest before becoming its next victims. In this unequal struggle for survival, they are left alone, and the chances tend to zero.
During a seemingly quiet evening in Belgrade, an ambitious young man finds himself at the heart of a dangerous robbery. What should have been a stealthy and well-planned operation takes a tragic turn when, under the influence of his desire for notoriety, he decides to capture a photo of the robbers to publish it on his social networks. Convinced that this sensational image could bring him the coveted popularity, he deliberately ignores the obvious risks. But his thoughtless action does not go unnoticed. The photo attracts the attention of the robbers, who soon discover his betrayal. The situation quickly escalates. Faced with the wrath of the criminals, the young man realizes too late that his quest for digital fame has cost him much more than “likes”. Trapped in a spiral of violence, he tragically loses his life, victim of his recklessness and the illusion of a virtual world where everything seems permitted.
Sea, Oh Sea is an animated music video that deals with the eternal discrepancy between desires and possibilities, between the created image of the world and reality, between imposed desires and real needs. The plot of the story takes place in connection with the main character’s attempt to go on vacation. Stop-trick animated sequences lead the protagonist and his sea adventures into a series of humorous, funny, or conflicting situations. The plot of the film is only partially linear. At the beginning of the film sweet and almost banal, by the end of this almost five-minute video leaves a slightly bitter taste in the mouth. As it happens in life.
This is the story of Shahadat and Bilkis. They met at the bus stop one night. They are passengers of the same CNG. Bilkis was impressed by Shahadat’s words and fell in love with him. But twist is; Shahadat, the passenger, is actually a part time ticket blacker, full time Thug. He betrayed Bilkis.
‘Nothing Can Separate Us’ is an innovative short film that has been created entirely with artificial intelligence. Set in the style of film noir from the 40s and 50s, tells the story of a woman who drives during a rainy night in the hopes of righting a mistake and finding her lover before it is too late. The action takes place in a dreamlike and unreal environment, where shapes and faces constantly change, as in a dream.
Judge Eduardo Cruz enjoys the company of some friends and tells an ancient story of Damasceno’s passion for Lucinda. The two were in a restaurant when Lucinda’s husband, upon returning to the table, caught Damasceno touching his wife’s hand. Lucinda was not seen in town after that day.
Best Latin American Feature Film – FesCine con Riesgo 10ª Edición
The story is based on the book ‘The Minds of Billy Milligan’, which explores how someone can find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time with a person who cannot control their multiple personalities.
Pedro Paniagua recently migrated to Brazil and faces a daily challenge for survival. He plans to bring his family when he adapts to the new country. When a swallow falls into his house, he finds himself torn between the routine of searching for a job and trying to save the bird. Every place he goes, he encounters difficulties that reflect his own status as an immigrant. Pedro persists in his promise to save the bird as a mission that proves transformative.
The First International Street Movies Festival.
