Distant Shores (Deux rives) (France) by Thibault Verneret

"The director engages in a dialogue with his older brother, once convicted of drug trafficking in French Guiana. Oscillating between the present and past recorded in his diary, the film opens the door to a rapprochement between the two men. But the older brother remains mysterious and elusive, and his skin seems to bear witness to what prison does to a man." (Visions du Réel)

Running time: 00:58:00

60 Pounds of Home (Germany) by Michael Eibl

Christl Eibl, born in 1940 in Chodský Újezd (Heiligenkreuz) in the Czech Republic, tells of loss. A traumatic experience – especially for a six-year-old child: the loss of familiar surroundings, of home. In the film "60 Pounds of Home" (30 Kilo Heimat), she, the grandmother, tells her grandson, the director, about her fate as a displaced person from the Sudetenland. She was born there and lived in the small town with her German family. Six years later, she was expelled with her parents, grandparents and little sister. However, Christl not only talks about the expulsion, but above all about the traces that the loss of her homeland left on her. She talks about reconciliation, but also about letting go and remembering.

Running time: 01:08:59

Our flag (Greenland) by Johannes Ujo Müller

"Our Flag" (Erfalasorput ) is a documentary exploring the story behind Greenland’s national flag and its creator, Thue Christiansen. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal reflections, the film highlights the flag’s cultural and spiritual significance, showing how it unites Greenlanders across generations and represents their identity, pride, and heritage.

Running time: 00:52:38

Forced Renewables (Spain) by Francisco Javier Fernández Bordonada

In Lopera, a small town in Jaén, the promise of ecological transition turns into a nightmare. Centuries-old olive groves, the legacy of generations of farmers, are being uprooted to make way for massive photovoltaic plants, in an unfair battle between powerful corporations and a community fighting to protect its land. 

Running time: 01:08:11

Anchor Points (Canada) by Victor Quijada, Samuel Greffe

Anchor Points is a 25-minute documentary-style art film by RUBBERBAND that retraces the trajectory of Victor Quijada from street dancer to contemporary choreographer. Through archival footage and visual effects, it examines his personal and artistic evolution and introduces the foundational RUBBERBAND Method as described by company members. The film blends documentary elements with experimental visuals to offer insight into Quijada’s creative journey and the development of his influential choreographic practice.

Running time: 00:25:13

Tides of Tradition (Netherlands) by Nina van Belzen

In Arnemuiden, a village on the Walcheren peninsula in the Dutch province of Zeeland, residents traditionally wore the village’s costume. Today, there is only one woman who still wears this clothing in her daily life. In an effort to preserve their cultural heritage, a dedicated group of women works to transmit this knowledge to future generations. With care, attention, precision, and a certain piety, they craft new garments and teach community members the traditional dressing methods.

Running time: 00:34:41