International Competition 2

Between Delicate and Violent

Artists call it “hand memory”: knowledge that isn’t stored in the brain, but in the body and is activated when you start painting, sculpting or drawing. Şirin Bahar Demirel wonders which memories are passed on through the hands and whether we can read the aggressive nature of a painter from their brushwork, or the desires of a textile artist from their embroidery. Direction Şirin Bahar Demirel Duration 15' Language Turkish Country Turkey Year 2023

Margarethe 89

Leipzig, 1989. Margarethe, a young punk who rebels against the East German regime, is in a psychiatric clinic. She dreams of breaking out and going to the man she loves, the punk musician Heinrich. Although the regime's days may be numbered, the Stasi spies are more present than ever. Direction Lucas Malbrun Duration 18' Language German Country France Year 2023

Acid Green

A person brushes the teeth of a dog and turns into a bus. Direction EXYL Duration 8' Country Singapore Year 2023

And Granny Would Dance

Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, this film is a tale of love, grief and resilience. At its heart, it is a tribute to the solidarity of Iranian women. Direction Maryam Mohajer Duration 10' Language English Country United Kingdom Year 2024

Yapolaponky

A strange interaction between a wandering man and a mysterious creature. Direction Masataka Kihara Duration 6' Country Japan Year 2024

Preoperational Model

The anthropomorphic princess Sophie and her maid Jessica prepare for a new day in the royal court. Sophie’s struggle to play her role propels the two protagonists forward and backward in time, through worlds and identities, to find a way to live together. Direction Philip Ullman Duration 13' Language English Country Netherlands Year 2024