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A young woman with glasses sits next to a young man in a wheelchair reading a book. They are poolside, among a crowd.

Made of Sugar

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Maria, a neurodivergent woman, decides to claim autonomy over her own body, refusing the societal norms and structural barriers telling her she can’t. Quietly revolutionary, this film depicts Maria’s journey to self-determination in all its raw, awkward, and empowering beauty.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 8: Drama.[…]

Shorts 8: Drama

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In these five shorts, exceptional international filmmakers explore subjects ranging from sex and war to grief and hippos. Whether employing dark humor or grounded realism, these stories speak to the complexities of the human experience.
A woman stands at a window, a man resting behind her resting his forehead on the back of her head. Her expression is serene as she looks outward.

Three Goodbyes

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This elegant and emotional drama finds Marta reeling after a breakup until a world-shifting diagnosis brings clarity and purpose to her life.
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 and a dog sit on a vast, empty beach. They hold bags and luggage, looking tired.

Sirât

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After a young woman goes missing at a rave, her father and brother brave the arid Moroccan landscape searching for her in a world on the brink of collapse.

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