LOVE HURTS | Alexandru Mavrodineanu | 1:31:45 | Romania

 

Synopsis:

We’ve all been there, facing heartbreak, rejection or the longing to reclaim a lost love. Nothing has sparked more artists and thinkers than the urge to capture the meaning of love, yet no single effort fully embraces its complexity. "Love Hurts" is one more attempt to the timeless quest of defining love. Through a candid, observational lens, the documentary follows two couples - Ciprian and Oana, Roxana and Mihail - as they navigate the twists and turns of love and heartbreak, offering a glimpse at what it takes to reimagine life after loss, and to leave space for new beginnings.

 

MY HOME | Seyran Mahmudoglu | 1:09:40 | Azerbaijan

 

Synopsis:

Once a lively international village in Azerbaijan, Alexeyevka (now Chaikenari) slowly emptied after the Soviet collapse, as its Russian and Ukrainian residents moved away.

Larisa remains, holding on to the past through memories and social media, hoping to reconnect with old friends. One of them, Nina, who left in her youth and now lives in Krasnodar, finally returns to visit. For both women, the reunion brings warmth and bittersweet memories of home.

My Home is a story about longing, memory, and the emotional shelter we build when we lose the places and people we love.

      

DAD'S LULLABY | Lesia Diak | 1:18:25 | Ukraine

 

Synopsis:

Haunted by war, Serhiy struggles to reconnect with his wife and three sons. When he turns the camera on the director, their shared pain creates space for a raw, emotional dialogue. Through trust and storytelling, the film explores the lasting scars of war and the healing power of human connection.

 

SILENT TREES | Marta Swiatek | 1:24:43 | Poland

 

Synopsis:

After her mother dies at the Polish-Belarusian border, 16-year-old Kurdish girl Runa must care for her four younger brothers and depressed father in a refugee camp. As the family rebuilds their life in Poland, Runa dreams of becoming a lawyer. But the fear of deportation and return to ISIS-threatened Iraq looms. Her only escape is a sketchbook where her emotions come to life in drawings. This partially animated film is a coming-of-age story set during the global refugee crisis.

 

KICKOFF | Roser Corella | 1:17:00 | Germany, Spain

 

Synopsis:

In a small village in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where conservative traditions confine women to domestic duties, Gazi challenges the status quo by organising a women's football tournament. As she strives to empower women and break social taboos, Gazi must navigate through cultural resistance, unveiling a compelling story of resilience and social change in this unique setting.

 

TRACES OF RESPONSIBILITY | Anja Reiss, Jann Anderegg | 1:00:00 | Switzerland

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Synopsis:

"Traces of Responsibility" is an interactive film exploring the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda through multiple perspectives. The story follows a convicted war criminal connected to Switzerland, guiding viewers through Rwanda’s path to reconciliation. Audiences can choose how deeply they engage with history.

The project has 8 storylines, 38 decision points, and 16 different endings. It can be experienced individually (45–55 min), in theaters (90–110 min), or collectively through a multiplayer version where audiences shape the narrative together.

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DOUBLE TROUBLE | Emilia Śniegoska | 1:11:00 | Poland

 

Synopsis:

Once upon a time in a Polish village in Romania, Hanka and Bronka left alone by their deceased husbands and children who had emigrated for work, are facing everyday life with humour and persistence. Fighting to stay independent, soon they will need to make a life-changing decision. Is the world of these two lifelong friends coming to an end?

 

FEEL | Elena Korzhaeva | 1:09:09| Russian Federation

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Synopsis:

A blind foal is born in a stable in the Tver region. Usually such foals are put to sleep. Tatyana Akimova, a professional rider in the past and a horse owner, is faced with a difficult choice. Keeping this foal alive means taking full responsibility for the big baby, or even risking her life. Where will this love bring her to?

 

24 HOURS | Harald Friedl | 1:40:00 | Austria

 

Synopsis:

The 50-year-old Romanian Sadina Lungu works as a 24-hour carer in Austria. Her work takes her away from her family in Romania for up to five months at a time. How does she manage the pressures of balancing her family life in Romania with her professional life abroad? Alongside Sadina's personal, emotional story, the film is also of great socio-political relevance. Sadina’s story does not stand alone: she is one of an estimated 40,000 Romanian women who provide care services in Austria. A cinematic homage to the profession of caring.

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TERRITORY | Alex Galan | 1:00:04 | Spain

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Synopsis:

After Money Heist, Darko Peric trades fame for the remote mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where nomadic shepherds share their territory with a ghost: the snow leopard. The freezing winter temperatures isolate the valley from the rest of the world. Amid stunning landscapes and rich culture, he finds a new perspective on success and life, proving there’s more to him than the spotlight and exploring the man behind the beard when the industry's phone stops ringing.

 

GAGERIV | Mahmoud Kameli | 1:00:00 | Iran, Islamic Republic Of

 

Synopsis:

In the heart of the mountains of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, the people of the village of “Sar Agha Seyed”, despite the smell of a corpse lingering in the air of the village, refrain from leaving this place due to their religious beliefs.

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AT THE DOOR OF THE HOUSE WHO WILL COME KNOCKING | Maja Novakovic | 1:24:00 | Serbia

 

Synopsis:

Set in the harsh yet beautiful landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the film reveals inner, intangible realms through the patient observation of the natural world. It follows an elderly man living in isolation, weaving together a tapestry of dreamlike visuals as it records the routines of his daily life. Surrounding mountains, a burning stove and animal companions offer solace and warmth.