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Film Country: Sweden

April 22, 2026

Day by Day

When Malte, a man living in a retirement home, is given a grim medical prognosis, he decides to pile into an RV and road trip from Gothenburg to Switzerland. Along for the ride are four unlikely companions, all hoping to help fulfill Malte’s final wish. Careening across the continent, friendships...

A blonde woman with her hair and makeup done up sits forlornly on a swing with her head leaned against the chain.

May 5, 2025

Swoon

A timeless tale of bitter family rivalries and forbidden love takes new form in this wondrous musical fantasy. 1940 Stockholm. John and Ninni—both heirs to their families’ competing amusement parks—fall hard for each other amidst the whirling world they inhabit. Can their love survive generations...

March 31, 2025

Worlds of Whimsy: Family Friendly

From super-powered junk food battles to big city adventures, get ready to jump into worlds that are larger than life! Ten young filmmakers from around the world use their vast imaginations to create dynamic stories filled with action, adventure, animals, big laughs, and much more. ...

April 27, 2024

Short Film Showcase: The Wonderfully Weird World of Niki Lindroth von Bahr

Over the past decade sculptor and animator Niki Lindroth von Bahr has utilized stop motion animation to breathe life into anthropomorphised animal puppets. From pigeons singing in a zoo in Something to Remember to a pedantic spa manager in Bath House to the delightful rabbit and fox neighbors Tor...

April 1, 2024

Chronically Online

Can you stomach the seedy underbelly of the web? Take notes from a generation born and dying on the internet, as they confront memories of cringe, arrogance, and obsession. Please note: Films in this program contain themes, images, and language that may not be suitable for all ages. ...

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