Humanmachine (Germany) by Louis Brückner, Laura Baalmann

In the modern world we are surrounded by machines Caring for the machines we forget the most complex one: our human body.

Running time: 00:02:34

Short Story of Longing (Norway) by Katinka Marie Hustad

The thirty-year-old filmmaker starts spending time at her grandmother’s house eavesdropping at her father and his new family. She seeks answers for the distance she feels between her and her father. Where does the absence come from? While having phone calls with her two sisters, the filmmaker starts a personal investigation, looking into the past and her family tree.

Running time: 00:18:07

Day of the Dead (Belgium) by Peter Bracke - Out of Competition

"Day of the Dead"  is a short film that delves into the unique blend of life, death, and celebration during Mexico's Day of the Dead. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the mesmerizing migration of millions of Monarch butterflies to Mexico, believed to embody the souls of the departed. The film explores the profound Mexican tradition of not just commemorating the dead but reveling in the coexistence of life and death during these sacred days.

Running time: 00:03:11

The Accident (Italy) by Giuseppe Garau

After being fired, Marcella, a gentle hearted mother going through separation, buys a tow truck; she gets trapped deeper and deeper in a cynical and aggressive world until a terrible opportunity shines in front of her.

Running time: 01:06:00