Germany

A solemn young man in a dark suit and tie walks down a dim hallway, holding his coat and hat in one hand. Behind him, uniformed guards in caps flank the corridor, their expressions stern. The muted, shadowy lighting and period costumes suggest a historical or prison setting, evoking a tense and oppressive atmosphere.

Two Prosecutors

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1937. Investigating a case of wrongful imprisonment, a prosecutor embarks on a paranoia-infused journey to Moscow during Stalin’s Great Terror.
A young person sits at the edge of a body of water, looking over their shoulder at something unseen.

Strange River

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On a family bicycle trip along the Danube, young Dídac’s encounters with a mysterious boy awaken new feelings in this lyrical coming-of-age story.
A group of people clad in black walk single file into a room. A young girl glares at the camera.

Sound of Falling

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This eerie, uncommonly powerful collage explores inherited trauma and patriarchal abuses across four generations of farmworking women.
A man in a suit stands under a large and knotty tree, looking up at it. His hands are clasped.

Silent Friend

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A majestic ginkgo tree connects three characters across a century in this thoughtful, winsome meditation on the mysterious power of nature.
A woman lays in a bed, with a young girl resting her head on the woman's lap. The woman pets the girl's hair and shoulder.

Short Summer

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Eight-year-old Katya is spending summer with her grandparents in the Russian countryside. Just beyond the rolling hills and serene landscapes, a war is raging.

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