A police officer enters a dormitory to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a student. As he delves deeper into the case, he begins to notice signs of the student’s presence. Gradually, he uncovers that the student is far from ordinary.
World Premiere
The Hunter and His Apprentice
In an enchanted forest, a young apprentice struggles with the harsh expectations of his hunter mentor, who hunts elves for survival. The Hunter and His Apprentice is a silent short film exploring innocence, ethics, and the weight of tradition.
BLUE ROOM
When an aspiring actress asks her partner–an acting teacher–for help with a potentially career-changing self-tape, the imbalance in their relationship comes to the fore.
It Needn’t Be This Way (Na pewno tak być nie musi)
A small delivery ward goes against the grain, rubbing the whole medical community the wrong way. But some women travel even 500km to give birth there.
Closure: One Last Look at St-Joseph’s
St-Joseph's Roman Catholic mission in Chisasibi was once a church that was cherished by many. Five weeks after the Vatican rescinded the doctrine of discovery, it held its final Sunday mass. A closure that went quietly and unannounced, and felt like a step towards decolonization.
LOST IN Karst
Lao Yang，from the Future，leads several young people of different professions on a hike through the unique karst landscape of Guizhou, China. Initially thought to be a simple hiking activity, they gradually discover that it is actually a rescue mission deliberately arranged by Lao Yang.