Following the extraordinary DANA, Spanish filmmaker Lucía Forner Segarra returns to Fantasia with BERTA, a tensely compelling new work that continues her explorations of accountability and empowerment following gendered violence. With a riveting lead performance from Nerea Barros (MARSHLAND) and a score from Forner’s regular composer Joan Vilà (EVERYONE WILL BURN), this film, like its titular character, leaves severe marks.
After not receiving a text back from her friend, a young woman overthinks about what could go wrong. Her rumination leads to thoughts holding her captive. Worry and anxiety oppress her every single second.
Guy is a lost 20 something who is struggling to connect with his art and others. Burdened by his thoughts he decides to go for a walk on a bleak cold winter's night.
While cleaning her childhood home, a girl comes across a mysterious box that strangely communicates with her, appearing to know her more than expected.
A brilliant yet unconventional detective is drawn into a complex web of lies and secrets when a high-profile case shakes a quiet town. As he uncovers hidden connections and dangerous truths, he realizes the mystery is far deeper and more personal than it first appeared.
This is a tale weaving love, betrayal, and adventure. "Mandara" unfolds around the lives of sports star Mandara, engineer Vishwa, orphan heiress Yashora, and her uncle Bharatha. After Mandara and Vishwa's romance leads to heartbreak, their paths cross with Yashora, on the run from her murderous uncle, aiming to seize the family fortune. Their fates intertwine in a story of love, loss, and resilience, leading to a dramatic showdown and a heartwarming conclusion, all set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes and accompanied by a captivating soundtrack.