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Tortor Smith
Hot Mess offers an insight into ADHD in a compact and creative way, highlighting the damage and anxiety that can be caused by a well-meaning, but ultimately toxic, parent. Voiced by Nicola Walker (Last Tango In Halifax, The Split, Unforgotten).
Vilja Savonlahti, Milja Härkönen
password: Festival
Confessions of Undecided Women is an animated short documentary about the emotional whirlwind women in their thirties go through because they don’t know the answer to possibly the biggest question of their lives: do I want to become a mother? The biological clock is ticking while the surrounding society and even loved-ones are pushing them to make a decision. But the pressure doesn’t take away the uncertainty about what they want out of life.
Samaneh Shojaei
On the occasion of the 27th birthday of Minoo, we join her to observe the disorders and mental illnesses of her friends from her point of view. But this is not an ordinary birthday.
Dario van Vree
When illustrator Maya suffers a burnout, she is faced with her deepest fear: she can no longer be perfect. In a personal quest, through much trial and error, she learns how to be ‘good enough’ instead.
Alexandre Athané
PW: orange
Toni grows oranges. He loves them, they are his treasure. Until one day, strange cargo ships dock in the valley. Cargos loaded with… GREEN oranges!
Suresh Eriyat
The film explores the deep connection between Deccani wool, the land, and its people, highlighting its cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance. It delves into the resilience of the Deccani sheep, the traditions of shepherding, and the sacred role of wool in daily life. Through the story of Balu Mama and his revered flock, the film contrasts a rich heritage with the modern neglect of India’s native sheep and wool industry. In the face of this decline, it raises a poignant question—can the wisdom of the past inspire a future where shepherding and pastoral traditions are valued once again?