VERGE OF ADULTHOOD

Stepping across the threshold of adulthood is something that happens when a young person has to face their first serious problem. This screening presents various obstacles they encounter. And who’s better to illuminate the subject than young film-makers themselves?

Screening curator: Marcin Kwaśniewski

Silent Club, dir. Irene Albanell Mellado (Spain) 2021, 19’, 16+

A ten year old girl spends an afternoon with her mother. They have an incredible chemistry, but their relation gets complicated because of mothers drug addiction. Polish premiere.

F**k yourself and dance, dir. Diego Saniz (Spain) 2020, 20’, 18+

David is a guy with work, friends, and some success with women. He doesn’t really have any problems, but he feels completely empty. But then Elena appears in his life… Polish premiere.

La Tecnica, dir. Clemente De Muro, Davide Mardegan (Italy) 2020, 10’, 12+

Cesare, a tourist who has just arrived in the village, teaches Leonardo, the son of the shepherd, the best strategies to pick up girls. Film presented e.g. at Clermont-Ferrand ISFF. Polish premiere.

Nocturnal Journey, dir. Mats Christian, Rude Halvorsen (Norway) 2020, 20’, 16+

A group of Norwegian metalheads during the 2007 summer. They are in a limbo between lost innocence and rebellion against everything and everyone. They are trying to deal with the aftermath of their adolescence and the impending entry into adulthood. Film presented at Cork IFF. Polish premiere.