In a small place in the Highlands of Chiapas, a Tsotsil girl who will give birth for the first time, invokes the memories of the women who preceded her in order to face this moment. Amidst the fears and uncertainties of giving life, she discovers motherhood from the cosmovision of her world.
G
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During a spacewalk, astronaut Alex notices a stellar anomaly that signals an impending disaster. Or could it simply be a remnant of one that has already occurred?
Neon Dreaming (Rêver en néon)
8-year-old Billie leans on her vivid imagination, and her loyal best friend Sherry, to unravel the web of secrets shrouding her mother’s true identity. Believing that her mother is a ballerina icon, Billie stops at nothing to try to find her.
Toroboro: The Name Of The Plants
Twenty-five years after a renowned ethno-botanical study in the Ecuadorian Amazon region inhabited by the Waorani, the central figures involved reunite. Members of the community talk about the genocidal colonization of their people since the arrival of Christian missionaries. The main threats to their survival are now the oil and timber industries.
Hooked
A short film exploring female sexuality through a young fish plant worker who becomes obsessed with a famous local fisherman revealing to the audience her delusional and addictive thoughts to his unfortunate demise.
Tenderness
Lee, a young man in Chengdu China, writes a letter to Sam, his former English teacher and lover from the US, reminiscing about their brief but profound relationship. He recalls their time together through past and present moments—exploring the city, learning from each other, and falling in love. But Sam had to return to the U.S., leaving Lee with cherished yet painful memories. "Tenderness" is a poetic tale of love, loss, and the lingering warmth of a connection that remains unforgettable.