"A trip to your hometown in Algeria, a village in Romania or a vacation in a resort hotel - all the characters in this program face the unknown. When stuck in a circle or customs, the characters' destination changes in an unexpected direction. As it turns out, we don't always get what we want..." - competition program organizer Ieva Šukytė.
MOVIES
The Miracle / The Miracle
Dir. Nienke Deutz / animation / Belgium, Netherlands, France / 2023 / 15 min.
"Miracle" is a place where the sun shines constantly, endless opportunities to rest and plenty of food. But how do you settle down in such a place, where things that you don't have are constantly in front of you?
After The Sun
Dir. Rayane Mcirdi / acting / France, Algeria / 2024 / 23 min.
9th decade. The girl spends the summer without her married sister for the first time. With her family, she goes on a nostalgic trip from France to Algeria, where the family roots and the birthplace are full of precious memories.
Circle / Circle
Dir. JOUNG Yumi / animation / South Korea / 2024 / 7 min.
The girl draws a circle on the ground. One by one, passers-by climb onto it. Soon the circle becomes tight and difficult to hold on to. When the girl returns, she rubs the circle and people slowly leave.
Distance / Remote
Dir. Dana Rogoz / feature / Romania / 2023 / 23 min.
An employee of the company goes with her friend to the Romanian countryside, rents a house where she can work remotely. In order to experience real life in the village, they do not spend the night in a guest house, but with an old woman. At night, a local man appears at their door.
On the Way / On the Way
Dir. Samir Karahoda / feature / Kosovo / 2024 / 15 min.
While driving a car, a child and his father engage in a complex discussion that allows a clearer understanding of the reality of today's Kosovo society.