23rd june
16h30
Casino
Duration: 97 minutes
The Age of Flowering Plants | Magaly Ugarte de Pablo | MEX | 17'
In a nocturnal flower shop, young florist Valeria's life takes an extraordinary turn when she encounters fantastical beings whose mere presence ignites her curiosity and desire for self-exploration. After an erotic encounter with a mysterious being, she is triggered to have a profound transformation, and grapples with fear and uncertainty. Valeria ultimately embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads to her metamorphosis.
Diorama | Vida Skerk | CRO | 9'
A woman recalls a childhood memory of the first signs of her grandmother's Alzheimer's, yet as the narrative unfolds, it becomes evident that all the members of her family share a fear of forgetting the past.
Favours | Agnes Skonare | SWE | 11'
On a packed train platform, SONJA struggles to comfort a wailing baby. But the baby doesn’t belong to her: Sonja has agreed to watch a stranger’s child, and now, the mother is gone. At least, that’s what she claims.
LUX CARNE | Gabriel Grosclaude | SWI | 18'
A strict examination process regulates the population's meat consumption: those who want to eat meat must kill an animal. The young reporter Elie sets out to document the process at the slaughterhouse. However, only those who participate are allowed in. Elie must confront the act of killing. As she stands face to face with the animal, her convictions are put to the test.
Hippopotami | JJ Lin | CHN | 13'
In the suburbs of a northern Chinese city undergoing urbanization, a quirky girl who wants to see animals in the zoo is taken for a ride which will forever change her perspective on life.
Dirty Talk | Oliver Herdberg | SWE | 14'
On a hot summer morning Linn and Jacke lie in Linns bed, about to have sex. To spice things up Linn wants them to talk dirty to each other. Somewhere in the act the border between fantasy and realism gets blurry and what starts out as a playful game suddenly turns into something far more serious.
Trees Painted In Tar | Casper Rudolf | DNK | 14'
A hunting trip turns into a nightmare, when a teenage boy has to choose between his father's acceptance or his own integrity.
