In Israel, a Palestinian girl works as a street vendor. Two films also deal with the consequences of toxic masculinity. And a trial of Kafkaesque proportions takes place in a bizarre courtroom.

In Russia, domineering masculine behavior is called into question. Two other films also deal with the consequences of toxic masculinity. And in a bizarre courtroom, a trial of Kafkaesque proportions plays out.

18+ (no FSK)
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72 min. + Q&As
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SILA (سيلا)

The busy intersection is actually Sila's territory. The Palestinian girl sells sweets to drivers there. Until Yusuf, who is the same age, seems to be competing with her. But an unexpected bond develops between the two.

A busy intersection is where Sila, a Palestinian girl, has staked her claim, selling candy to passing motorists. That's until Yusuf, also her age, starts cutting in on her business. Unexpectedly, a bond develops between the two.

Israel 2025, Director: Bissan Tibi
Fiction, 25 min.

PILLOW TALKS

Luna is no longer interested in classic couple relationships. She is too traumatized by her violent ex-boyfriend. But even non-committal sex meetings don't make her happy. She simply doesn't understand the objectifying, ignorant behavior of men.

Luna is no longer interested in having a traditional relationship. Her violent ex-boyfriend traumatized her too much for that. But not even casual sex makes her happy. She just doesn't understand men's ignorant and objectifying behavior.

France, Belgium 2024, Director: Amandine Vautrin
Animation, 7 min.

SOFOREM

Musa has to go to the residents' registration office to prove his identity. But he can't be found in the system. This arouses the suspicion of the officials, who refer him straight to court. There, an absurd process of Kafkaesque proportions unfolds.

Musa has to go to the residents' registration office to prove his identity. But he's not found in the system. This makes him seem suspicious, and he's immediately referred to the court. There, an absurd trial of Kafkaesque proportions plays out.

Spain 2024, Director: Alejandro Ferpero
Fiction, 14 min.

THE LIGHTNING ROD (Matalapaine)

A young mother is on the run from her toxic relationship. She finds refuge in her grandmother's house. But the grandmother is also carrying emotional wounds. In the midst of a nocturnal storm, they both have to face the consequences of their suppressed feelings.

A young mother fleeing a toxic relationship takes refuge at her grandmother's house. But her grandmother carries emotional baggage as well. During the night, as a storm rages, both women must confront the impact of their repressed emotions.

Finland 2025, Director: Helmi Donner
Fiction, 20 min.