Captivating & Compact (15)
 Fri 8th March @ Screen 3 West Norwood Picurehouse SE27 9JU
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MÖNGATA
Directed by Maja Costa
Little Alya and her father are crossing the Mediterranean Sea on a boat that takes them from Africa to Europe in search of a safe place to call home. Tragically, the boat sinks. Thanks to Mongata‚ the road to the moon‚ she is the sole survivor. Many years later, we find her again as an astronaut on an important lunar mission.
Germany 15m

Back of the Net World Premiere
Directed by Klara Kaliger
Maya, a passionate aspiring young footballer, is given an opportunity that could offer her the future she’s always dreamed of. But now, she is torn between her final shot at going professional and caring for the person who first inspired her pursuit of this dream.
UK 17m

In The Heat UK Premiere
Directed by Sam Chou
When a bruised and battered man claiming to be Santa Clause is arrested for the murder of a child, the interrogating officers uncover a story more bizarre and horrific than expected.
Canada 17m

Eternal Hourglass London Premiere
Directed by Joanna Vymeris
An elderly woman recollects and reconnects with her past as her memories fade back to her in the form of a dance; a dream, a nightmare.
UK 10m

I Have Heard You Calling in the Night
Directed by Paul Bertellotti
When Cillian arrives at the platform just before sunrise, aiming for a permanent departure from life in Limerick, he can’t figure out why there are no trains. Not to be beaten, he calls the information line for help and gets far more than he bargained for.
UK 13m

Love Language World Premiere
Directed by Damien Nembhard
Tasha, an enthusiastic secondary school student is deeply infatuated with her older boyfriend, Jamie. She finds herself trapped in a tumultuous web of love and manipulation. Jamie’s indifference drives Tasha to desperate lengths to win his affection, ultimately leading her to become entangled in a dangerous plot against a rival gang.
UK 11m

Heri
Directed by Lowri Palfrey
A stressed mother with two small children receives a visit from a rather large hairy childhood friend who helps her get her life back together.
UK 11m

The Deal
Directed by Edward Palmer
A young offender with an attitude butts heads with the wily prison psychiatrist, but who will end up outwitting who?
UK 11m

Tell Me You Love Me London Premiere
Directed by Paulette Randall MBE
A rooftop party for two, a brother & sister celebrate their love. She has escaped from a violent husband but her scars run deep. She makes the ultimate choice.
UK 11m

That’s Life World Premiere
Directed by Kasra Firouzyar
A millennial London couple find themselves at a crossroads. They can’t agree on whether it’s worth starting a family in a time of never-ending crises. But their night takes an unexpected turn when a thief threatens their lives.
UK 7m

Romanesco
Directed by Tom Moran
Trapped in an infinite dream with no means of escape, Mary contemplates an important decision while trying, and failing, to eat a boiled egg.
UK 12m