24th june
14h30
Casino
Duration: 83 min
Sit.Play.Stay. | Cecilie Flyger Hansen | SWE | 19'
A theatrical troupe is set to stage the play "Snow White." However, this troupe is not like most; in the lead roles are dogs. Snow White is played by a Collie, and the evil queen is portrayed by an Australian Shepherd. The rehearsals are a beautiful and absurd interplay that highlights the power dynamics between human and animal. Through a dog's point of view, we are encouraged to look back at ourselves and reflect on our desire to love and be loved—and how this longing is deeply intertwined with dynamics of power and control.
What if we run out of stones? | Nora Štrbová | CZE | 19'
What if everything in the world were equal, with no distinction between the value of the living and the inanimate? Matter observes, feels, perceives, judges, and suffers us. It is our silent witness, sometimes more influential than we realize. The film seeks to explore this idea through its protagonists, the stones. It extends empathy toward them and metaphorically connects with everything marginalized in our world. A short film about the life of the stones among us shot on 35 mm.
Berthe is dead but it's ok | Sacha Trilles | FRA | 19'
On June 6, 2023, Berthe chose to end her life with the help of a suicide assistance organization. So, for our final moments together, we decided to create a film, like a grand finale. A short film where anything goes, where I turn my grandmother into a giant piñata, a cowboy, or a mob boss, a film where I playfully take shots at her... In essence, A celebration of life through death, where the only rule I followed was not to make a sad film.
Who Loves the Sun | Arshia Shakiba | CAN | 19'
In war-torn northern Syria, Who Loves the Sun delves into the world of makeshift oil refineries and the stark realities of life within this post-apocalyptic landscape. Mohammad is a prominent figure in these operations, navigating harsh working conditions and complex local dynamics.
