Stories about characters who try to find a way out of despairing situations.

Sarcelles, Nord, dir.Samuel Berrebi (France) 2023, 23’, 15+

On Rosh Hashanah, the new year of the Hebrew calendar, Isaac realizes that he has lost a fish head, essential for prayer. However, everything is already closed and he has only a few hours left before he is reunited with his mother. Isaac has no choice if he doesn’t want to disappoint her, he must find one and at any cost!

By My Side, dir. Eric M. Weglehner (Austria) 2024, 24, 15+

Since her abortion, paraplegic Jana tries to reorganise her life. Her former partner, Aaron, is planning to leave Paris. Their meeting on the eve of his departure from Paris may be their last opportunity to have the frank conversation they have so far not gotten around to.

Film presented at e.g. Diagonale and Vienna Shorts. Polish premiere.

The Delay, dir. Mattia Napoli (Italy) 2022, 15’, 15+

Arturo zauważa, że słyszy wszystko z sekundowym opóźnieniem. Lekarz nie umie mu pomóc. Co gorsza, opóźnienie zwiększa się z każdym dniem. Czy Arturo znajdzie wyjście z tej sytuacji?

Film nagrodzony m.in. na FFK w Oakland. Polska premiera.

An Orange from Jaffa, dir. Mohammed Almughanni (Poland, Palestine, France) 2023, 27’, 13+

Mohammed, a young Palestinian, is desperately looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint. The driver, Farouk, discovers that Mohammed has already failed to cross the checkpoint. Trouble begins.

Film awarded at e.g. Clermont-Ferrand ISFF and Krakow FF.