A selection of films by creators who boldly experiment with form, encouraging us to see the world from an unexpected perspective.

Montsouris, dir. Guil Sela (France) 2024, 14’, 13+

Jacques and Nathan are on the lookout in Montsouris Park for interesting people to feature in their documentary. Their attention is drawn to two men, who are soon in for a big surprise.
Film awarded at e.g. Cannes IFF.

Locus Cordis, dir. Alhasan Yousef (Syrian Arab Republic) 2023, 20’, 16+
In 1967, Israel occupied the Syrian Golan Heights. The newly established border separated families, who then began to communicate only by shouting messages. A director living in Europe explores the power of sound, in an effort to reconnect with his lost country from afar.
Film presented at e.g. Vision du réel IFF. Polish premiere.

As Long As They Don’t Find Us, dir. Maja Górczak (Poland) 2025, 13’, 15+
A documentary portrait of Stefania Świeca, the first directing student at the Łódź Film School. She left behind only one film, in which she confronted the trauma of the Holocaust. What happened to this promising artist?
Film presented at e.g. KFF and KFDF Młodzi i film.

Cosmos, dir. Marcin Kluczykowski (Poland) 2024, 18’, 13+
A story about an infant’s perception and exploration of the world during the first several months of life.
Film presented at e.g. New Horizons IFF.

The Sweet Life, dir. Margarita Makar (Poland) 2024, 24’, 15+
A film inspired by the French New Wave that, instead of focusing on a single creator, emphasizes the collective strength of a film crew. The story of Agata, Michał, and Agata’s mother, serves as a pretext to discuss contemporary social issues, as well as how cinema can become a space for community and dialogue.