The “Zoom in on migrations” screening is a selection of the most interesting films about emigration in its various aspects. There is absolutely no propaganda in these productions. The curator’s idea was to create a diverse and nuanced image of migration in different parts of the world, one that focuses on individuals and their problems and avoids stereotypes, which in turn reminds us of the human aspect of this problem instead of the political one.

screening curator: Maciej Misztal

After the Sun, dir. Rayane Mcirdi (France) 2024, 25, 13+
Film prezentowany m.in. na MFF w Cannes i FF HollyShorts. Polska premiera
The 1980s. A family sets off on a nostalgic car journey to Algeria, hoping to return to their roots and rediscover the homeland associated with many cherished memories.
Film presented at e.g. Cannes IFF and HollyShorts FF. Polish premiere.

Xing Long, dir. Xin Alessandro Zheng (Italy) 2025, 17’, 15+
Leo and Sara meet after many years for a farewell dinner at their old family restaurant. It is the last chance to reminisce about the past before the place is sold and closed for good.
Film presented at e.g. Orvieto Cinema Fest. Polish premiere.

Your Own Boss, dir. Álvaro Guzmán Bastida (USA, Spain) 2024, 20’, 15+
A young father from Mexico works as a food delivery driver in New York. He is willing to endure a lot for the sake of his family, but the algorithm assigning orders pushes him to his limits.
Film awarded at e.g. FICCAB. Polish premiere.

The Miracle of Life, dir. Sabrine Khoury (Palestine, Netherlands) 2024, 8’, 13+
A Palestinian mother-to-be in the Netherlands, faces the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy. In the face of the devastation in the Gaza Strip, where people endure unimaginable suffering, she feels guilt and shame, questioning her right to feel pain.
Film awarded at e.g. Galway FF. Polish premiere.

Samsa, dir. Gianpiero Pumo (Italy) 2025, 15’, 15+
Nasìr wants to fulfil his big dream of getting into a prestigious cooking school. To achieve this, he must cook the most important dish of his life – a dish that tells a story.
Film awarded at e.g. Roma Film Corto. Polish premiere.

The Canon, dir. Martín Seeger (Chile) 2023, 20’, 16+
Jean, a Haitian migrant working in Chile, is admired everywhere he goes. His body embodies all the classical standards of beauty. Yet, in the anonymity of his life, he is also a canon of marginalization.
Film awarded at e.g. Tampere FF. Polish premiere.