Festival Calendar
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Dir.: Kate Beecroft | 97 min
Set in the Badlands of South Dakota, Tabatha—a young, rebellious rancher—rescues and resells horses. She must make hard decisions as she confronts her fractured family, financial uncertainty, and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge to a group of wayward neighborhood teens. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Dominik Moll | 115 min
Case 137 is just another file for Stéphanie, an investigator at the IGPN—the internal affairs division of the police. But an unexpected detail troubles her, transforming Case 137 into something far more than a simple number. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Mascha Schilinski | 149 min
A remote German farm harbors generations of secrets. Four women, separated by decades but united by trauma, uncover the truth behind its weathered walls. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Antony Cordier | 95 min
When Philippe and Laure arrive at their summer home in southern France with their daughter and her new partner, they expect another peaceful vacation in the beautiful region. And at first, it seems that's how things will go—until tensions quickly spiral out of control with their housekeepers, Tony and Nadine. A comedic drama presented at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Laurent Slama | 77 min
On the vibrant streets of Paris during the Olympic Games, an unexpected bond forms between a hearing-impaired American and a free-spirited wanderer. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Zvika Gregory Portnoy, Zuzanna Solakiewicz | 78 min
A Polish family takes in a Syrian refugee who is trapped in the grim border area between Polish and Belarusian pushbacks. Time is running out and there are few options. Despite the language problems, they develop a bond. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Zsófia Szilágy | 87 min
Klára moves out the home she shares with her husband with the assistance of her friend, Ági. Seven car trips convey the challenges a wife faces during the separation period despite a repetitive route Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Harris Dickinson | 109 min
Mike, a homeless person in London, struggles to break free from a cycle of self-destruction while trying to turn his life around. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Stéphane Demoustier | 104 min
The story of Otto von Spreckelsen, a real-life architecture teacher from Copenhagen who surprised the world when he won an open call competition launched by French president François Mitterrand. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Noam Demsky, Ido Bahat | 51 min
A powerful story of abandonment, forgiveness, and an extraordinary bond. After abandoning their son due to a rare syndrome, two parents struggle with guilt and the search for redemption, while his devoted foster mother offers him love and care. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Steve Bache | 106 min
Fifteen-year-old Gabo struggles to hide and control his deep dark urges, confiding in online forums where he encounters manipulative and older Dave. When Dave is arrested for the suspected abuse of minors, Gabo must make a choice. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: José María Cabral | 91 min
A vibrant Dominican street becomes the stage for dancers and artists who chase stardom while battling police oppression. Their raw expression and rebellious spirit ignite an electrifying clash of culture, authority, and artistic freedom. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Alireza Khatami | 114 min
Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, a university professor coerces his enigmatic gardener to carry out a cold-blooded act of vengeance. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Christian Petzold | 86 min
After a car crash kills her boyfriend, Laura, a piano student, is taken in by Betty, who witnessed the accident. Living with Betty's family brings comfort, but as time passes, Laura begins to question their intentions. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Jan-Ole Gerster | 122 min
Tom is a washed-up tennis pro on a holiday island. He works as the tennis coach at a hotel resort, hitting countless balls over the net to tourists. When he crosses paths with a particular tourist family, it seems he's found an escape of his own. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Ellen Rodnianski | 86 min
When she gets pregnant at the age of fifteen, Oli becomes an outcast in her small Texas town. As she seeks out the suddenly absent teenage father-to-be, Oli confronts her community’s growing isolation. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Hong Sang-soo | 111 min
Jeonim, a lecturer, persuades her uncle—a former theatre director—to direct her school play. While sketching near a stream, she becomes entangled in a scandalous incident involving students, implicating both her and her uncle. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Ido Fluk | 112 min
In 1975, at the age of 18, Vera Brandes staged the renowned Köln Concert featuring jazz musician Keith Jarrett. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir: Sharon Engelhart | 83 min
Avigail, a wild and insecure midshipwoman, returns home to Jerusalem with a bold plan to lose her virginity before heading back to duty. But when her impulsive younger sister becomes pregnant, Avigail finds herself caught in an entirely different kind of mess. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Gunnar Hall Jensen | 92 min
A 20-year film project following a father and son takes a dramatic turn when the Norwegian director faces his own life-altering crisis. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Hong Sang-soo | 108 min
A young poet drops his girlfriend off at her parents’ house and is amazed by its size. He bumps into her father, meets her mother and sister, and they end up spending a long day together ̶ fueled by conversation, food, and libations Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Alex Ross Perry | 178 min
The rise of the VHS format in the 1980s transformed the way people watched movies. Through a mix of diverse footage and narration by Maya Hawke, Alex Ross Perry examines the crucial role video stores played in shaping film culture. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Bissan Tibi | 52 min
One street in Silwan serves as the battleground between Palestinians fighting for their homes, and settlers seeking to evict them. This complex reality unfolds in segments, through the eyes of children and residents. Additional screenings 1 screaning
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Dir.: Kleber Mendonça Filho | 158 min
In 1977, a technology expert flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Takashi Miike | 129 min
A gripping crime thriller based on a novel about a court case, centered on a teacher who was accused of bullying a student to suicide. The film explores the moral complexities of the fabricated allegations and the media frenzy that follows. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Bálint Szimler | 119 min
Juci, a young teacher, attempts to challenge the outdated methods in her school, while Palkó, a new student, recently relocated from abroad, struggles to adapt to the demanding educational system. Their personal stories offer insight into an oppressive system, reflecting broader Hungarian society. Additional screenings 2 screaning
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Dir.: Fatih Akin | 93 min
Amrum Island, Spring 1945. During the final days of the war, 12-year-old Nanning works the nearby farm to help his mother feed the family. Despite the hardships, life on the beautiful, windswept island almost feels like paradise. But when peace finally comes, it reveals a deeper threat: the enemy is far closer than imagined Additional screenings 2 screaning
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