Stories about teenagers and young men lost in the modern world.
Scrap, dir. Jamie O’Rourke (Ireland) 2021, 15’, 15+
Ciaran, a local boy, and Michael, a member of the Traveller community, meet one summer and become quick friends. Will they be able to maintain their friendship in school, after the holidays? Film presented at Clermont-Ferrand ISFF.
Rites, dir. Damián Vondrášek (Czech Republic) 2022, 16’, 18+
A 12-year-old Michal was born with a cleft lip and strives for the acceptance of his peers. His only friend, Ondra, convinces him to join a street gang. But first, they must pass an initiation test. Film awarded at Jeonju ISFF. Polish premiere.
Followers. Live Shooting, dir. Jakub Radej (Poland) 2022, 29’, 18+
This beginning of a new school year in the European Charter High School will be special – the Nobel Prize winner, Olga Tokarczuk, is visiting the school, and Adam along with his online friend have a very special plan for an online transmission. Film awarded at PFF in Gdynia.
Another Nest, dir. Márk Beleznai (Hungary) 2022, 17’, 16+
24-year-old Ádám is a weed dealer and lives in the flat of his recently deceased grandma. His quiet life changes when his much younger half-brother, Bence, suddenly appears wanting to move in temporarily. Film presented at Friss Hús Budapest ISFF. Polish premiere.
