Director: Dima Hamdan
Based on true stories. When Shadi embarks on a secret adventure, he accidentally drags his proud Palestinian family into a trap where they only have two choices; either collaborate with the Israeli occupation, or be shamed and humiliated by their community.
Director: Elnaz Zhalehchin
It is a documentary about several Kurdish women who work in coal furnaces.
Directors: Piret Sigus & Silja Saarepuu
Leo is a robot who lives in his cosy rusty house with a cat. On one fine day, a first guest ever, Lilleliisu, is coming to visit him. For this special event he starts to make preparations - the table needs to be set. The closer the guest gets, the greater Leo's anxiety grows.
Director: Haggai Birnir Moshesson
Sigrún moves into the countryside for a summer job as a home care worker. There she meets Sævar and forms a bond with him over the summer.
Director: Daniyal Mahmoudnia
Dubito follows an elderly man whose long-held beliefs are suddenly questioned by an unexpected event. As doubt creeps in, he embarks on a profound journey of self-reflection, confronting the fragility of truth and the uncertainty of his convictions. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the Tehran Short Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying)."
Director: Bartłomiej Błaszczyński
Basia (35) hides her struggles from her husband. During acting school audition, she meets Ala (20) and cares for her new born baby. After a tough performance and a confrontation with her husband, Basia kidnap Ala's baby, unknowingly endangering it. This shock makes Basia ready for process her grief and start healing.
Film is a finalist for the 51st Student Academy Awards.