Official selection

Under the shadow of a hill, Slavka navigates a life of slow rituals and care for her mother Miluša, as she waits for the light of a new day to come.

A film about the discrepancy between productification and beauty, taking place on an Ecuadorian rose farm. Stepping into the shoes of roses and immersively living through the production process, the film takes on a morbid perspective on human‘s way to appropriate nature.

Based on a true story from Portugal’s biggest case of institutionalized pedophilia, "Flying Carpet" follows Ricardo, a teenager seeking escape from a ruthless reality that traps him and those around him, keeping them from reaching for the stars.

Thirteen-year-old Nino experiences her first menstruation on the day of her big swimming competition. Despite her wish to swim, Gia, her forty-year-old male trainer thinks she is not able to participate for the health reasons and excludes her from competing.

After seeing a man lying in the snow, a boy recalls a Saint Nicholas night spent with his father years before. Playing with his father takes an unexpected turn, while his dream toy leaves a bitter aftertaste.

Ángeles Blanco is a lawyer who works for an organization assisting people with cerebral palsy. One day, she receives a text on her phone: SOS. Nothing else. Ángeles answers promptly, trying to gather more information, but there is no answer. After a few days of radio silence, another text arrives: again, SOS, followed by a crying emoji. Ángeles knows someone needs her on the other end. In order to help, she will have to find a way to get through to her.