De Novo, Perdição

Almost a Kiss

A young woman crosses a confined provincial town and its outskirts. Once at her destination, a strange mourning protocol awaits her.

Beyond Doubt

Upon becoming aware of an ancestor guilty of several cruel acts who bore a striking resemblance to himself, a man begins to fear he too could be capable of similar sadistic deeds.

Dance or Die

"Dance or Die" is a moving documentary about a young Syrian dancer who escapes the war and finds a new life in Holland. But the ghosts of the past won't let him go. With the war and the advance of the Islamic State in Syria, the young classical dancer Ahmad Joudeh lost everything – part of his family, his home, but also the right to practice his art. However, he will use dance as a weapon against Daesh. Three words adorn the neck of Ahmad Joudeh: Dance or Die. The tattoo is a declaration of war against IS if it takes him over. (Text: arte)

Pearl of Paradise

After unearthing a rare black pearl on a South Pacific island, two beachcombers unleash the wrath of a mysterious force.

Ramal

"Protected by the mountains that surround the neighbourhood, on the outskirts of the city of Sabará, Brazil, a group of young people are having fun on their motorcycles on a dead-end viaduct known by the residents of the region as ramal ferroviário".

Mermaids' Lament

A woman drowning in trauma takes a therapist beyond her own depth into the darkness. Together, they navigate treacherous waters to find a way to break through the surface and into the light.

Sher Shivraj

One of the greatest and bravest incident from the life of The Great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzalkhan with his brilliant tactics and courage.

Alma

Alma is a young film lover who dreams of one day making a living creating stories. Determined, she decides to go to the city to study film, but finding herself alone and without the care of her mother, she collides with the dangers of the big city, which makes her question whether she is following a good path or has just let herself be carried away by the illusion of a dream.

adieu to love

A short experimental film about the effects digital noise and lack of privacy can have on interpersonal connection.

Without You I'm Nothing

Cameron and Sylvia, a young couple in their early 20s, share a touching last evening together before he departs for Paris, where he plans to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. Fast forward four years later, where present-day screens reveal Sylvia and Cameron, still moved by the memory of that unforgettable night. Despite the passage of time and their divergent paths, their connection endures, delving into themes of love, separation, and the everlasting impact of shared experiences.

ANA C.

ANA C. uses videoart and videoperformance to express the relationship between the marginalized poet Ana Cristina Cesar with art itself.

11 septembre : En direct du cockpit

saudade

"Saudade" is a much stronger feeling than simply missing someone. It's a deep nostalgia, with a giant affection. It's the feeling of wanting someone to be close, it's a look at the past with love. "Saudade", such a unique and particular feeling, in this documentary, people talk about their biggest longings in their lives.

Linton Falls - A Study of the Force of Water

An experimental film documenting a river leading up to a waterfall, depicting both its natural beauty and its inherent danger.

NIGHTS UNTIL YOU

A short film on the obsessive nature of love. How far can we take our attachment and devotion to our loved ones?