Through the lens of LUKi's unwavering resilience, the story of his battle against ALS transforms into a testament to the human (and robotic) spirit's ability to find light even in the darkest of times. With every choice he makes, every smile he shares, and every second he cherishes, LUKi paints a vivid portrait of what it means to truly live, even as the sands of time slip through his grasp.
I walk through empty corridors and dance with the light. I erase myself from every frame and meet all versions of myself. Evanescence is a reflection on death and transience from the point of view of a person remaining behind. It is a film about the search for identity in an ever-changing world, whose future itself is increasingly uncertain. The death enforces the awareness of the inexorable nature of transience. Enfolded by space that is in a state of constant flux, endlessly emerging and disappearing, the author too fluctuates with it.
After falling out years ago, Fifi, a guitarist poodle, has been invited to play at a venue with her old high school band— Punk’d Pooch. All is well until she reunites with her ex-friend and fellow guitar player, Tilly.
As a spirited and inquisitive five-year-old, Basia loves to ask questions, chat about everything, and discover fun new activities. Along the way, she learns to identify her emotions and shows great sensitivity to her environment.
In her fantasy-filled and wonderfully nonchalant film, Maria Dakszewicz deals with one of the most important fears of our times, the essence of which could be summarized in a question: What punishment awaits me at home if I come back from a party a little too late on Friday evening?
Manuela (14) and Toña (15) are caught in their school bathroom giving each other a hickey. After being suspended for the day, both embark on a journey through desire, guilt, and goodbyes in the city's outskirts.
How do second-generation Dutch people with a migration background view their native country? This poetic documentary explores shared memories, insecurities, and conversations revealing how being treated as the "Other" can be internalized. Through interviews, it raises the question of whether one is allowed to feel at home in the Netherlands. An intriguing graphic novel-style documentary by Dutch director Michael Hauwert.
States of Matter is an experimental strata-cut animation crafted entirely from wax and paper. Inspired by Oskar Fischinger's pioneering wax experiments of the 1920s, the film is the result of director Marvin Hauck's research and creative explorations during his postgraduate studies. Complemented by a tactile soundscape, States of Matter offers a space for contemplation and personal interpretation.
As Valerie and Charlotte ride a cable car up Mount Faber, their conversation reveals the underlying mental and emotional state of our society - one which has us yearning for the mountains.
Terrestrially Challenged is a story about two aliens, Oznit and Yugo, who ran out of fuel and have to make a pitstop on Earth in search of a substance that is radiant enough to fuel their spaceship. The aliens must find this substance quickly and without alerting any of the local life, as they think their encounter will be hostile. Unfortunately , the aliens are led into a gas station on their quest to find this fuel source, and within this shop resides a strange creature known as Dick the Clerk Johnson. Will the aliens be able to fuel their ship unnoticed, or will they get caught and dissected and eaten by the U.S. president? I guess you'll just have to watch the cartoon and find out.
Darwin the Dreamer tells the tale of a blind child who uses his imagination to see. The film is a lesson on how to manifest ones destiny and explores the power of imagination and turning your dreams into reality, while in the face of adversity.