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Ελληνικά | Week 38 |
| Saturday. 20 September, 2025 | |
| 5:00 pm |
Short documentariesShort documentaries Προσωπικές ιστορίες, ντοκιμαντέρ - Animation ταινίες μικρού μήκους απ’όλο τον κόσμο.
Bioshorts – Regeneration Tricks, Daniela Hýbnerová, Czech RepublicA short animated documentary gives a glimpse into the lives of animals with fascinating cell regeneration abilities that make some nearly immortal. Biologist Jaroslav Petr introduces creatures with unique regenerative skills – the spiny mouse, the fire-bellied boatman and the sea slug Elysia marginata – a stellar trio that will amaze many a scientist.
Perpetual motion, Pascale Hecquet, BelgiumIf there's an antidote to the fear of ageing, it's called Geneviève. Inspired by her former gymnastics teacher whom she admired, Geneviève has devoted her career to instilling a love of sport in her pupils. Once she reached retirement age, she had only one watchword: to continue the virtuous circle of perpetual motion.
The Eddystone, Joss Ettrick, United StatesThe Eddystone is a stylized retelling of the construction and disappearance of the world’s first offshore lighthouse.
EMMY, Emma Bouchon, Laura Carpentier, Mila Mersch, Soline, FranceIn the year 1900, on board of the Orient-Express bound to Paris and the International Mathematics Congress, the young mathematician Emmy Noether tries to solve an equation deemed impossible to prove.
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Possible livesFLEDGLINGS episode 6 - The Kemény Lad, Ervin B. Nagy, Hungary After his parents’ divorce Denes Kemeny stayed with his father. Was Denes still to win 3 olympic gold medals if he had not been raised by his dad who was the coach of the U18 national waterpolo team?
Long Distance, Iulia Voitova, France An astronaut prepares for a flight into space, and a diver descends into the depths. The further apart they are, the closer they are. Rock Parents, Nadia Tretiakova, Ukraine "Rock Parents" is an animated short film about a kitten and its unusual family of rocks. It’s a reflection on the relationship between generations—how we often judge our parents too quickly, without considering the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.
Swipe, Patrick Smith, United States A girl attempts to swipe her way to happiness. After an exhaustive search, and astronomical body count, she resorts to assembling her dream boy from left over parts.
Buckshot, Trevor Hardy, United Kingdom Tension boils over when a neighbour goes next door to borrow a saucepan.
That feeling lives right here... and here... and here... and here..., Nadiia Gogulska, Ukraine The story of a moment that drags you out of reality with inner dialogue and shots of memories. Will it make you experience life differently when the eyes get open? A promising future, Chema García, Olga de Castro, Spain
Dueto, Matías Joshua Villalobos, Chile A janitor cleans a theater where time has left its mark. While listening to music, he recalls his past, when he once danced, until an unexpected injury took his dance dreams away.
Mont Noir, Erika Haglund, Jean-Baptiste Peltier, France In Mont Noir, Marguerite has been experiencing three severe losses : her mother, her dog, then her nanny. She grew up alone, animals and nature as main fellows. She has been setting herself to become a writer.
Exile, Jesse valladares, Chile In the midst of Venezuela's devastating socio-economic crisis, a young man and a young woman face hyperinflation, food shortages, and the lack of basic services. She decides to emigrate in search of a better future, while he stays in Venezuela, grappling with despair and the harsh reality of the country. After nearly two years of separation and hardships, they reunite at the airport. Their emotional reunion culminates in a kiss, symbolizing both the end of a painful chapter and the beginning of a new stage in their lives.
No Rush, Kateřina Havlíčková, Czech Republic Main character of the film No Rush is a Grandma, BUT! Forget all the stereotypes. This Superwoman has got her own way in life, she does whatever she likes, but mainly what she enjoys. She won´t let anyone limit her, nor the time. The idea comes from admiration to my own Grandma, who believe it or not is exactly like that (just kidding, but she´s pretty close) This movie was meant to inspire people to do things that they maybe always wanted to try, but never did, to do things that make them happy and and escape all the labels that they were given by people or themselves.
Within, Olga Šarovská, Czech Republic A movie about personal experience with body dysmorphia. This seemingly invisible disorder can wreck one's world, but isn't impossible to defeat and sometimes it helps to find a new point of view. Our cells dance the perfect dance of life and together they create the whole, each one of us.
Two Ships, McKinley Benson, Portugal While working opposite schedules, a couple attempts to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
The Living Room, Léandre HUMBERT, France Is there a right way to care for your loved ones? When the family of Martine, aged 75, turn up unexpectedly at her home, everyone's certainties come into conflict…
CheckMates, Cler Reizale, Milo Galarte, Lucas Khel, Nicolas Zocoralo, Eduardo Mikio, Fernando Boni, Brazil The Cat just lost his beloved owner, Mr Mario, in the middle of a chess game they used to play every afternoon. Not knowing how to go on without him, the Cat tries to meet with him again in paradise, but that's a hard task for someone with more than one life.
Vestiges, Marina Fortunato Herweg, Milena Rey-Sanchez, Brazil Stuck within the world of her memories after a big move, Cecilia must come back to present time to allow herself to live a life in a new home.
Café, Mafalda Cruz, Portugal A café opens for another day's work, the machines warm up, the first orders are placed, the pace increases, crockery clatters, until the sun sets and it closes again, ready to do it all again tomorrow.
The Embrace of Infinity Blue, Harin Jang, Soomin Park, Joanne Lee, Chaewon Lee, Korea, Republic of A child, wrapped in layers upon layers of clothing, sits by a shore, lost in the depths of thought. An elderly lighthouse keeper , worn with age, becomes curious and brings the child home to the lighthouse. As death looms close, the old man begins to see the child in a different light – gradually revealing a meaning of something beyond.
Rubén's shortfilm, José María Fernández de Vega, Spain Javier is a film lover and finally decides to make his short film, but during the process, he meets colorful characters within the industry that will change his project to something else that has nothing to do with his short film.
Black (out) & white, Gianni Zauli, Italy Mattia is a racist who predominantly discriminates against what he deliberately refers to in a discriminatory way as "nigger." He has plans to go to a concert with his girlfriend,
Candlelight, Pau Perramon, France Clauso embarks on a journey to deliver presents, but something feels different this time.
THE MISSING PIECE, adine Karkour, Elysa Thys, Gaiael Bonilla Gastelum, Leticia Coelho, Tatum Dubois, Kaitlyn Koenning et Barbara Yoris, Canada In a child's room, a misplaced puzzle piece embarks on a journey to find her place in the right puzzle set with the help of Temtem the monkey who helps her to discover herself and the power of belonging.
Silent Tides, Yorki Lee, Hong Kong Time pushes everyone forward, like silent tides carrying each person toward an unknown destination. On the journey called "life," we drift along distant currents toward an "end" that may or may not exist. We can only keep moving forward or backward, get lost in the ebb and flow, or find ourselves caught in the same repeating waves.
It happened in the morning, Sofia Osipova, Russian Federation Grandma and Grandpa lived a long and happy life, enjoying the little things together. One morning the old lady discovers a huge, clumsy turtle instead of her husband, with whom she will have to learn to live.
L'AVEUGLE, Yummy Films, France The story follows Thibault, a 46-year-old blind man, who crosses an old alley in Bordeaux, France. What begins as a simple journey becomes a sensory and visual adventure where the perception of the world takes on another dimension.
Desert of desires, hossein habibi asl, Iran, Islamic Republic of A man wanders in the endless desert until he finds a magical orb that can fulfill his wishes.
Goodbye Fairyland, Piotr J. Lewandowski, Carsten Strauch, Germany After a political upheaval in fairyland, many inhabitants saw no other option but to flee, applied for asylum in Germany and are now trying to build up an existence in their new home. In a support group for people with a fairy-tale background, they report on their experiences and conflicts with integration and life in Germany.
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Κατά μήκος της διακεκομμένης γραμμής του ZerocarclareΚατά μήκος της διακεκομμένης γραμμής Η σειρά του Zerocalcare, εμπνευσμένη από το πρώτο του βιβλίο “Η προφητεία του Αρμαντίλλο”, σε μια συνεχόμενη παρακολούθηση.
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| Sunday. 21 September, 2025 | |
| 11:00 am |
Playing out a maritime history of the Mediterranean in the 19th centuryThe game "SeaLiT – Mediterranean ships and trade in the long 19th century" is a fun and educational journey into the world of maritime history in the Mediterranean and Black Sea during the 19th century, i.e. from the French Revolution to the First World War, as defined by historian Eric Hobsbawm. In the game, players take on the role of shipowners who must develop their business, upgrade their ships, and adapt their strategies to changing external conditions. While playing the game, players will explore the world of maritime trade, gain an understanding of its mechanisms and historical development, and more.
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Loving Hands
Loving hands Love, cooperation, and solidarity are the answer to all crises - Short animated films from around the world.
Indigenous, Eliza Krecs, Hungary The story takes place on an island, where a young shipwrecked woman and a native man fall in love.
Estela, Manuel Sicilia Morales, Spain Estela is a curious and determined girl who has had a goal since she was a child: to travel into space. But a series of circumstances will make Estela reach, literally, where no one has ever gone before: the limit of the solar system. The Memory, Santiago Antonio Acuña, Chile A distant grandmother relives her childhood when her granddaughter uncovers an old doll. The memory moves her to reconnect and mend their broken bond.
The Old Klavirista, Sarah Coppin, Simon Delhaye, Théo Massa, Léopold Delcambre, France Ondrej, an old and melancholic Slavic pianist, mourns his wife through music. Guided by his instrument, he embarks on a journey through his past, in his youth when he was happy.
D.S. al Coda, Maxime Wattrelos, Jérémy Trochet, Louis Cocquet, François Mainguet, Emma Feret, Rachel Cuvilliez, Florian Lecocq, France Consumed by the fear of becoming deaf, Yann draws and memorizes the sounds around him.
Potatoes, Marcin Podolec, Poland A trembling line tells a story of family relationships. Sometimes, it's worth letting go, both: for yourself and for others. A short animation by Marcin Podolec, the author of 'A Documentary Film'.
Re:Touch, Warameth Sriprasert, Thailand After the devastating loss of her younger sister to a terminal illness, a woman embarks on a poignant journey to fulfil her sister’s final wish. In doing so, she finds a way to say goodbye and begins to heal from her grief. This meaningful journey becomes a path of self-discovery, teaching her to embrace the truth and live her life with newfound strength and resilience.
Romina, Bee Grandinetti, United States, United States Romina tells the true story of a 14-year-old girl facing an unplanned pregnancy in a state in the USA where abortion is banned. Despite the legal barriers, a community rallies around her, ensuring she can access the abortion she desired.
MORIN KHUUR, Pauline Grenier, France In the Mongolian steppes, a rider loses his steed to death. In its memory, he transforms the mane into ropes, carving a chest to create the morin khuur, a nomadic instrument.
A house to share, pascale Hecquet, Belgium After the departure of his children and the death of his wife, René-Claude lives alone in his large house. One day, he decides it's time to share it.
COLD WAR, Flavie CECCHINI, Camille THEODORE, Justine DUBOIS, Thibault REVOL, Hugo PATIES, Juan José ESCAMILLA, France In a small Italian village, two rival artisans join forces against a businessman who believes that everything can be bought.
AU REVOIR, MAMIE, Emilia Briault, Diane Decès, Mélissandre Roussel, France It's still dark when a grandmother and her granddaughter drive from the city to the forest. The anxious granddaughter guides her whimsical grandmother through the woods to a clearing where the canvas of a hot-air balloon is spread out. Between reality and memory, they prepare to say goodbye.
Deserters, José Luis García, Spain Juanito, a boy deeply passionate about cinema, finds solace in films as the Spanish Civil War tears apart his surroundings. Born to pacifist parents, he grows up in a household guided by ideals of peace, yet burdened by poverty and his mother’s illness.
AU PIED DU MUR, Elumba Maye, Elise Cottard, Blanche Cahagne, Lucie Michaut, Jessica Berger, Léa Pichot, Laura Bellail, Johanna Pellerin, France A couple, after years of relationship, realizes their mutual isolation and their loss of complicity. They will therefore try everything to save their relationship.
Korbat, iloofar Naderi Tehrani, Iran, Islamic Republic of Korbat is the story of a man who has been unable to cope with the loss of his wife. He avoids facing his grief until an accident forces him to confront it in order to save his daughter's life. Kajsa Kavat saves Christmas, Yaprak Morali, Are Austnes, Norway, Sweden
IN-BETWEEN, long qin, China The work is inspired by the letters of Mr. Zhong Shuhe and Mr. Zhou Zuoren, and uses the hidden torch in the darkness to reflect the ordinary people who once illuminated civilization. Everything is extraordinary. Just like those athletes who never stopped under the spotlight and failed to win medals, they are equally worthy of respect and commemoration as the baton that passes the light in the middle. Moreover, we are born ordinary, and our lives are long and short. Those who once nurtured extraordinary ordinary gave future generations the courage to fight for danger.
Sphere Supreme, Hasan Pastaci, Belgium Follow Arama, guided by a mystical pomegranate tree, meeting a mysterious man. Along the way, Arama faces parts of himself, slowly putting together the puzzle of his identity. But before he is able to put everything together, will he manage to keep himself in one piece?
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Humorous Frames IHumorous Frames I Things Mice Can Do, Betty Loades, United Kingdom A series of short stories revealing the previously undocumented talents of mice.
WHAT CATS DO IN THE SHADOWS, Sasha Novikova, Russian Federation A wordless animated comedy-thriller that sheds light on the secret nightlife of cats, explains the mysterious kitchen noises, and finally answers the age-old question: 'Why does the culprit always get away with it?' The black-and-white visuals are paired with a vintage musical style, heightening the nostalgic tone.
Lessons with Looloo: Shelter, Dave McKenna, Steve Roberts, United Kingdom An educational film teaching Looloo and her prehistoric human friends how to build a shelter
Rain, Roza Gimatdinova, Russian Federation An educational film teaching Looloo and her prehistoric human friends how to build a shelter.
Hell Troops, Emilio Gallego, Jesus Gallego, Spain This is the story of the demon Exael, a soldier lost on the plains of purgatory after a surprise attack by angels. There he will meet the angel Temelchus and both will begin a fight full of deception, impossible weaponry, absurd strategies and challenging looks. Who will emerge victorious in the eternal fight between heaven and hell?
Monday Tuesday Washday, Charlotte WATRELOT, Morgan COULON-HARTMANN, Stephane SOLOMONIDES, SEPTIER SEPTIER, France Aimé, a young man, is getting ready in his bathroom. Suddenly, a power outage brings his washing machine to life, which runs away, stealing his clothes. What follows is a chase across the rooftops of the city.
The Brook That Ran Back To The Mountain, Alexandr Khramtsov, Russian Federation Mountain the dog, the guardian of a mountain village, falls in love with a visiting young woman. When she leaves, he ventures into the City to find her. The faceless sky-high buildings, crowds of people, automobiles… all of this combined overwhelms the Hero so much that he forgets even who he is and why he is there. But the herd of sheep from the village comes to his rescue.
Smorgasbord, Luna Cherrington, United Kingdom What is food?
(Un)Lucky Day, Karin Likar, Slovenia Srečko wants to enjoy the beach, but the problems start at the beginning when he arrives to a crowded beach and cannot find an empty spot.
Tempomaximus, Brina Fekonja, Slovenia When we have completed our tasks, new ones are waiting for us. The tempo is increasing.
Easter, André Ruivo, Portugal In an autobiographical record, we follow the road with the Ruivo family to Castelo de Vide, stage of the famous night rattle at Easter, but not everything goes as expected.
UPS!, Galvão Bertazzi, Luís Canau, Portugal A boy lives surrounded by an oppressive cacophony of sounds, within a dysfunctional family. A day at the beach might be the long-expected opportunity for a break from a hellish existence. The parents, the boy, and his sister put everything they can in the family car and drive away. The boy dreams of playing with his bucket and shovel in the sand, by the sea, but it is not easy to reach the destination. If they arrive at the beach, will they enjoy a peaceful day or will they face something unexpected?
Sesame, Alix DE CLERCK, Alice DIOP, France A woman dies of a sesame allergy and has to mourn her own loss.
PNGTY, Kim Jimin, Moon Hyewon, Park Chorok, Lim Yeonwoo, Choi, Korea, Republic of The story begins with the simple question, "What if my illustrations come to life?" What if, unbeknownst to me, the illustrations throw their own party in the show? We tried to create a unique pop atmosphere by combining the advantages of the program's illustrations and party material. The designer of the friendly image evokes laughter by expressing it as an object that can empathize with the modern working audience, and the world in a colorful monitor that contrasts with reality induces visual enjoyment and curiosity. Unidentified, Dave McKenna, Steve Roberts, United Kingdom Aliens abduct a man off the beach and try to befriend what they find.
Storytelling, Nils Hedinger, Switzerland From cave drawings to echo chambers: The history of humankind is a history of storytelling.
Interview with a Dragon, Roxanne Matrix, Canada Have you ever wondered about the hidden lives of magical creatures? In this exclusive interview, meet Earl, an ancient dragon who walks among us. Watch closely as we peel back the layers of his life and reveal something truly extraordinary! A hoard of amassed… yogurt?
Yesterday is later, Diego Solano Flores, Mexico Javier’s hungry cat wakes him up after a long day of work, but his mischievous drawings create obstacles that prevent him from fulfilling his responsibilities.
Sweet Cabanyal, Anna Juesas, Sonia Sánchez, Spain Amparo, an extravagant and passionate former starlet, faces losing her house at the hands of Dan, a clumsy architect who owns a multinational company. Dan will seek to redesign a historic neighbourhood in which Amparo's premises will rise as the resistance. Will it be Amparo's last show?
WESTERN CANDY, Rose Agnus-Ambonville | Noémie Le Roc'h Morgère | Joséphine Egedy | Axel Simoni | Alice de Morant | Julie Dubuc | Hyunah Kim | Julie XU, France Madeleine, the determined bounty hunter, partners with Bob, the donut farmer, to track down Billy, the fearsome chocolate bear terrorizing their valley.
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