UK Premieres
Shorts: Unbroken
Across borders, generations and identities, five short films tell stories that refuse to be silenced and stand their ground.
Shorts: Love That Remains
From sisters to fractured marriages, love rarely disappears entirely. Six short films explore how it changes shape.
Shorts: Turning Tides
Identity, tradition and loss meet the courage to embrace change. Six short films explore resilience and transformation.
Shorts: The Ties That Bind
The bonds we build, the people we find and the unexpected places we call home. Six short films explore the ties that bring us together.
Viva
After breast cancer, a woman’s hunger for desire and freedom unsettles the life she has built. Aina Clotet directs and stars in this fearless, intimate debut.
Truly Naked
Alec films porn for his father’s business. Falling for classmate Nina opens up a different kind of intimacy in this tender story of teenage vulnerability.
Tricontinental, letter to open in case of
An archival tribute to filmmaker and activist Michèle Firk, whose commitment to liberation took her from Algeria’s underground networks to Guatemala’s guerrilla struggle.
The Peace Particle
Science for peace, in a time of war. Inside CERN, researchers confront the politics of international cooperation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sad Girlz
Two teenage swimmers are fierce rivals and best friends. When Paula is assaulted, La Maestra’s attempt to avenge her sends their lives spiralling.
Rocket Girl
Eleni loves building rockets, despite being told she cannot match her male peers. An affectionate documentary about girlhood, engineering and perseverance.
Papaya
A restless papaya seed refuses to put down roots. A Brazilian jungle adventure about finding home and learning to grow on your own terms.
Nina Roza
A Montreal art dealer returns to rural Bulgaria in search of a six-year-old painting prodigy. Is her extraordinary talent all it seems?
My Family and Other Clowns
As Piip and Tuut’s clowning fame grows, their eldest daughter cares for her siblings. An intimate documentary about family, ambition and the cost of chasing dreams.
I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming
As Russia invades Ukraine, Oleh’s gender transition collides with wartime expectations of masculinity. A tender portrait of queer love under pressure.
Daughters of the Forest
Two young Indigenous scientists seek to protect Mexico’s ancestral mycelium knowledge. A poetic sci-fi documentary about preserving the past and reimagining the future.
BAAB
After her twin sister’s sudden death, Wahida is drawn by tinnitus into a surreal world where grief takes physical form. A dark fantasy scored by A.R. Rahman.
Artists in Residence
Three women in their nineties recall life, art and shared space in New York. Katie Jacobs’ documentary celebrates the messy beauty of creating a life together.