NEXXT #1

MON JUN 22 - 6:30pm

CASINO

The Woman whose Head was an Asteroid | Ganaël Dumreicher | LUX | 10’

In the uncharted wild west of our solar system, two young astronauts embark on a mission full of unexpected surprises, offering a glimpse into a near future shaped by space colonialism and environmentalism.

 

Selflove | Nik Azad | DEU | 12’

A young man finally finds his soulmate: himself. After all, no one understands him so well, and with no one else would he feel so familiar. Finally, his art is being taken seriously, and even sexually, things are going great with his absolutely identical partner. The two of them could float forever in a comfort zone of their own desires—if it weren’t for that one little thing…
When the Geese Flew | Arthur Gay | NZL | 19’
Working at his emotionally distant father’s mechanic shop, a resilient fifteen-year-old, Cyrus, struggles to accept the impending departure of his older sister Sammy, the only source of emotional support in his life. When he spots Sammy’s old stolen dirt bike, he takes it upon himself to recover it, in the hopes that this may preserve their bond.

Reflexão, Improvisação | Miguel Brás | PRT | 12’

Through improvisation, we emerge into a visual and aural experience, where we follow a musician.
Reflection, Improvisation is a film that introduces Gabriel Ferrandini, one of the biggest names on drums in Portugal. We follow his work from rehearsals to the production of his new album.

Girls Don't Breathe | Melita Sinušaitė | LTU | 20’

A shy eighth-grader comes across an older girl who is posing naked in an abandoned building. A new friendship offers girls space to explore the boundaries of their sexuality.

 

Found&Lost | Reza Rasouli | AUT | 17’

Tamim, a 70-year-old immigrant cleaner in a Viennese club, is known for taking matters into his own hands—a habit from days when initiative was prized. In his new life, rules are strict. One night, after fixing a power outage in his building, he finds a wallet with cash and cocaine. Instead of handing it over, his moral compass drives him to find the owner. His good intentions spark misunderstandings that endanger his job and integrity. His determined quest born of deep conviction proves costly.