Here I Am
Directed by Bruno Lopez Aaragón
An aspirational spoken word short that lends itself to the curious and voices unity across black lives. It blends societal ignorance with communal hope, exploring and celebrating themes of Pan-Africanism.
Spain 5m
NIGHTFACES (NACHTGESICHTER)
Directed by Martin Winter, Stefan Langthaler
Mahan is a taxi driver in Vienna, but his job frustrates him. He longs for his family and a normal life. One rainy night, a homeless woman gets into his taxi. A psychological drama that, in all its heaviness, is intended to give a spark of hope.
Austria 23m
Camping in Paradise
Directed by Eirik Tveiten
A philosopher and his girlfriend involuntarily must spend a night at a nudist campsite, which is far beyond their comfort zone. At the campsite they meet a friendly couple, and this reveals underlying conflicts and creates tension in their relationship.
Norway 23m
The Letter
Directed by James Skinner
In 1945, a young Gambian woman treks across her country to translate a letter written in English, one that tells the fate of her fiancé fighting for the British thousands of miles away.
Gambia 17m
INFINITESIMAL
Directed by Luis Costa
In the middle of nowhere, a worker is given a lift. He settles in almost without saying a word. The tension is palpable. Will the driver regret his act of kindness?
France 8m
Demons London Premiere
Directed by Emmanuel Imani
A London cop returns to Lagos, risking everything to avenge his lover’s death, battling corruption and confronting his own demons in a heart-wrenching quest for justice.
UK 20m
Lichtblick – Glimmer of Hope
Directed by Sophia Tamaro
A cashier’s monotonous day is transformed when the women in the queue form an impromptu choir to soothe an unhappy baby.
Germany 5m
Calf
Directed by Jamie O’Rourke
A sinister farm accident leaves Cáit with a terrible decision to make
Ireland 15m