Silver Lynx Fiction #4

THU JUN 25 - 2pm

CASINO

Concrete Kids by Saulius Baradinskas | LTU | 20’

Concrete Kids – is a short film about kids who grew up in the courtyards of the Soviet apartment district of Lithuania, who lacked the attention and love of their parents, who tried to survive and free themselves from the violence in the streets every single day.

In her arms by Roman Volosevych | UKR | 20’

Heorhiy and Yaryna return to their home, liberated after de-occupation, which had been occupied by Russian forces. Through the lens of a booby trap left behind, the film explores how the couple attempts to rebuild their lives, gradually distancing themselves from the surrounding war. This retreat into their own secluded world grows increasingly surreal as the war (in the form of the booby trap) subtly expands its presence, right under their noses. Heorhiy and Yaryna attempt to return to normal life, but a grenade hidden behind the refrigerator profoundly impacts their psychological state and perception of reality.

Go Outside and Hug a Tree by Irina Alexiu | ROU | 14’

When a rising musician loses her inspiration in a hyper-competitive indie scene, she embarks on an eerie, fever-dream quest that leads her to a bizarre dilemma: reclaim her creativity by performing a sacrifice.

Our Pantheons by Rosalie Charrier | FRA | 11’

An archaeologist digs—steady, precise. Behind her, a crowd gathers—laughing, watching, passing judgment like distant echoes. But she keeps going, deeper. Beyond the noise. Beyond their gaze. She’s no longer just unearthing the past, she’s searching for answers buried in her own present.

Crescendo by Sem Dingemans | NLD | 10’

Music teacher Esther struggles to keep control of her chaotic class, until she impulsively slaps Menno, a disruptive student. To her surprise, order returns, and her authority grows. The new peace in the classroom gives her satisfaction and makes her act more strict, which culminates in a confident performance during the open day. But when Menno suddenly bursts in and the chaos flares up again with accusations, Esther stubbornly continues to conduct, while reality slowly catches up with her.