The Pool or Death of a Goldfish by Daria Kopiec | POL | 14’

The Pool or Death of a Goldfish” is a story about a possessive relationship between a mother and her daughter. The main character, through unexpressed anger and rebellion against her mother, transforms into a titular goldfish. Unspoken words, gestures, and repressed childhood emotions manifest in harsh treatment of both herself and others. The film is framed by a compositional structure in which the main character finally allows herself to feel grief, thereby entering a process of self-acceptance and forgiveness.

Amelie, Barbora, and… by I-Ju Lin | CZE | 18’

After her flatmate Barbora's suicide, Amelie returns to pack up and seek answers. The broker, Tomas, who has a hidden connection to Barbora, offers to help her find a new place. As Amelie uncovers the truth, she unknowingly puts herself in danger. Seeing Tomas with another girl coming for the flat viewing, she decides to take action.

These Voices are Real de Baran Nikrah | IRN | 11’

A woman faces an uncertain decision while her little daughter begins to observe and absorb the first signs of what will later be called femininity, through sound, silence, and imitation.

Biting the hand that feeds you de Chantal Peten | BEL | 6’

The contest is called "Payday," and Chantal is in a rush because she clearly has a lot to say on the subject. For once, she ticks all the boxes: director, woman... She's ready to start taking notes, drawing... But very quickly, her everyday reality comes rushing back.

People & Things de Damian Kosowski | POL | 20’

A mass grave was discovered in the small town in eastern Ukraine as consequence of the 2022 Russian invasion.
Olena (34) arrives with her daughter Kira (8) and boyfriend Tymur (31) to collect the DNA test result of her missing husband Ilya. During two days, Olena will not only find out if her husband is alive, but in addition to confronting the past, she also will be faced with the most important one - the present.

The Motion de Lisa Danilkovych | NLD | 8’

THE PERSPECTIVE OF FOUR WOMEN, THE VOICES OF THREE, BUT THE STORY OF ONE AND SO MANY.

Scorching de Beidi Wang | CHN | 19’

After visiting the chicken processing plant, Yan experiences unsettling physical change, meanwhile, a bird flu quietly descends in suburban Guangdong, China.