When a free-spirited hitchhiker named Benny is picked up by a quiet loner on a backroad in 1970s America, an uneasy road trip unfolds. Unbeknownst to Benny, his driver, Ron is a serial killer battling his compulsion to strike again. But Benny’s relentless optimism, offbeat stories, and clueless charm make him harder to kill than expected.
An American immigrant recalls how, in 1999, the European Union turned the bodies of his family — and millions of others — into Decathlon products, in the name of European welfare and prosperity.
Wrong flowers, a Macedonian palm reader, a cunning brother, a village romance, a strange anecdote, a careless friend, a delayed flight... Through a series of quirky, comedic, and endlessly witty situations, Luka, Ellie, Kole and Gala try to figure out what true love really is. And is there a better place for such a story than Belgrade?
When a children's book author gets a subscription to an online dating app for her birthday, the series of outrageous mismatches convince her more than ever that she's meant to be single.
Glued to her computer screen, Eva is a die-hard geek, much to the dismay of Koki, her loyal gerbil. But when the collector’s figurine of her dreams finally goes on sale, things quickly spiral out of control…
Christmas angels used to working alone to bring “destined soulmates together” over the holidays, are unexpectedly paired; soon, their “clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission.”
Conchita, a spirited young woman, orders her favorite dish to go: a lobster. At home, she finds herself caught in an unexpected situation with her meal, triggering a series of pleasurable and deranged events.
Following an abrupt breakup with her long-term boyfriend Justin, Amber finds a splinter buried in her hand. The wound soon becomes infected and swollen, evolving into Hand—a persistent and painful presence that grows increasingly grotesque. Deciding to ignore it, Amber fixates on the stains Justin left on the carpet over the course of their relationship. As her obsession intensifies, so does the seriousness of her infection.
This short film captures the intricate dance of in vitro transcription (IVT)—the process of synthesising mRNA outside the cell, which is central to our research on mRNA vaccines. Through a blend of laboratory footage and storytelling, it reveals the steps required to bring mRNA to life. Each pipette movement and mRNA quantification echo the balance between science, success and challenge in this process. It highlights the beauty hidden in repetition, and the resilience and team culture needed to overcome the technical failures in this arduous procedure.
Registration of the theatre program by the Dutch comedian Tineke Schouten. Schouten is taking a different approach to her show. She's not just hiding behind a costume; no, you see more of Tineke herself, the things that keep her busy. She's been through some turbulent times; the world has been turned upside down. How do you hang up the banners then? And does Tineke really have a fetish for shoes, phones, or computers? Maybe she should give her unvarnished opinion or have a deeper conversation! Of course, Tineke will join the audience in putting things into perspective and laughing at our own shortcomings, interspersed with songs, accompanied by top-notch musicians.
Two Cape Breton best friends head west to Alberta for the first time with the hopes of making a few bucks as they open for a local band, but things go south when their accommodations fall through and they run out of money.
On the opening night of his sold-out one man show, star actor Gary Baker-Hall and his young protégé understudy Edward go on a drug-fueled bender minutes before curtains rise.
Weeks have passed since a viral outbreak turned your average person into a rage filled monster hungry for human flesh. Now Emmitt, a Marine Corps veteran, and his brother Matt, a college football athlete, must fight every day to survive as the world descends into chaos. With supplies running low our heroes find themselves in an abandoned home where they discover what will unite them as brothers.