Belongings
As humans, we’re always in search of a safe haven, on a constant journey of belonging . Trace the steps home with this rich selection of films – documentaries and fiction alike – where everything is possible. By exploring the limits of familiarity and the unknown, these characters negotiate arbitrary boundaries in the hope of shared connections. The bright example of Truly Naked headlines the strand, sweeping us up in a new kind of British realism – one of a gentle touch and radical intimacy.
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.
The Beauty of the Donkey
After six decades in exile, Asslan returns to Kosova with his daughter Dea. Together, they rebuild his childhood memories in a moving encounter with the past.
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.
My Father and Qaddafi
Jihan’s father travelled to Cairo in 1993 and never returned. Through family and state archives, she retraces the disappearance of a Libyan opposition leader.
Harsh Land, Distant Sky
Haunted by war and guilt, Kurdish veteran Harun seeks a traditional tattooist to confess his darkest secrets. A story of the conflict that continues within.