Be prepared for anything. These short films present stories of connection and identity, and explore who we become under the pressures of the world around us.
Storyline
Veliki Medved “The Big Bear” by Loes van der Laken. Short film. When the president’s wife is confronted with memories of the life she left behind, the polished facade she has carefully maintained begins to crack, unleashing a side of herself that can no longer be contained. Trigger warning: Contains photosensitive content (flashing lights). Advisory age: 12+
A OSGA by Maria Palma. Short film. When a poisonous lizard slips into a pot of soup. A greedy, self absorbed family unknowingly eats their own fate. Leaving behind one last person standing, the Grandma who cooked. Advisory age: 12+
Imma by Ella van Gils. Short film. An eighty year old woman lives in her apartment together with her screen. When she finds out she is terminally ill she is confronted with her lifestyle. Advisory age: 12+
In Pieces by Amalia Villacis Miranda. Short film. After finding herself injured and alone, Thea must follow instructions left by a mysterious caretaker in order to survive. Trigger warning: Contains depictions of blood and injury detail. Advisory age: 12+
Olyckor i Tillvaron, för en man som lider tyst by Sam Bogstedt. Short film. Lost inside a vast fluorescent parking garage, a weary working man searches for his car while reality slowly dissolves into an absurd reflection on modern life and human hopelessness. Advisory age: 9+
Shit Happens by Simon Chitoroagă. Short film. Desperate for a lover, Billy starts seeing Carrie who hides a bizarre secret. Advisory age: 14+
Cross My Heart by Iga Wojak. Short film. After an unsuccessful attempt to buy beer by underage teenagers, Ref is blackmailed into stealing it. Pushed by a disloyal friend, he needs to reconsider their friendship for the sake of his own values. Advisory age: 14+