Kalervo has felt powerless all his life, unable to fight back, until Annukka—a woman who loves him—gives Kalervo a life altering gift. Like with many of director Nikki’s works, All Inclusive can be interpreted in many ways, but at the core it’s a film about power, love and change. If you could right the wrongs Read more about ALL INCLUSIVE – Teemu Nikkin (Finland, 2019) 15’[…]
Living in war-torn Eastern Ukraine, Anna is an aging single mother who is desperate for a change. Lured by a radio advertisement, she goes to party with a group of American men who are touring the country, searching for love. Cannes Film Festival 2019, Toronto International Film Festival 2020
Jura, in France. A judge asks for a reconstruction of a crime scene to shed light on all the unresolved questions of a murder. The accused, a family of three Quebecois, have to strictly recreate the crime’s day in front of Justice. Canadian Screen Awards 2020
What influence does money have on the relationship between the individual and the community? This question is at the heart of the reason I want to make this film. The simplicity of this story sheds light on the larger universal theme of economics, constructed in a micro situation. I hope to incite discussion awareness of Read more about DEBT – Patrick Carelsz (Netherlands, 2018) 6’30’’[…]
Dorin, a young man from the country, agrees for money, to take an exam for a Bachelor’s Degree on behalf of someone else. He’s got just one night to prepare and get in character, while facing social awkwardness and the absurdity of a flawed system. Moscow International Film Festival 2020
SIMON : ”I want to be a girl, mommy.” Alma freezes. She doesn’t know how to react: from now on, her 8-year-old son wants to dress up like a fairy to go to school. She asks for help from her neighbors. Soon the whole building is debating on Simon’s choice for gender orientation. Aladerri International Read more about FAIRYLICIOUS – Fabien Ara (France, 2020) 13’[…]
An authoritarian state in the near future. Marcus, 20 years old, military and national hero, comes back to his home town on furlough. He receives orders to arrest his parents, both guilty of political dissent. So begins his struggle once he is forced to choose between his country and his family…
The attribute ‘crowd’ is not always look kindly upon, to the most not always its meaning alludes to a compliment, but for others it may be a sense of redemption, a breath of relief, a pebble removed from the shoe, a little brick that leads to dream the castle of life. They are the crowds. Read more about GENERICAMENTE – Giulio Neglia (Italy, 2019) 18’[…]
A solitary Foley Artist secretly films his neighbor and reconstructs the sounds of her life, while creating an imaginary relationship that leads him to discover closely the true sound of his obsession: Lucy. Best Editing & Best Sound Design – Bucharest Short Film Festival 2019, Miami Film Festival 2019, Berlin Interfilm Festival 2019
Short Calf Muscle is an absurdist black comedy about Anders. And Anders is different. But he doesn’t know that. Yes, he’s also gay, but that’s not the point here. There is also this thing that others see but he doesn’t. Gijon IFF 2019, 33rd Edmonton IFF 2019, Motovun Film Festival 2019