May 12 1885, the violent end to the Battle of Batoche is mere moments away as Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont prepare the remaining Métis Resistance fighters for their last stand against the Redcoat Soldiers final assault.
2025
Red Emma
Emma Goldman is called in the middle of the night to assist the delivery of a baby in a poor Jewish family of Brooklyn, with many mouths to feed. She tries to alleviate the suffering of the woman in labour. Back home, she is confronted by her partner Ed, exhausted by her absences. Forced to choose between her love for him and her activism, she writes the influencial speech "The Tragedy of Woman’s Emancipation" (1906).
Trains passing by
Anne is caring for her mother and endlessly assembling ballpoint pens at home. Her monotonous everyday life is only interrupted by the constant ringing of the telephone. The wrong number again. Old conflicts break out again between mother and daughter, the distance between them seems irreconcilable. Until one day the phone rings again.
All The Way To The Endless (Yi Tiao Dao Zou Dao Hei)
One man in his thirties, making a living in Shanghai. After breaking up with his girlfriend, the dual pressures of work and life make him unconsciously imagine a world where fantasy and reality coexist to survive the chaotic life.
Life is like driving alone in the dark, exploring the unknown future while self-discovery.
STONE
Leila lives in seclusion, consumed by depression and agoraphobia. Her only link to the outside world is Salma, a devoted Franco-Tunisian nurse and close friend. Despite Salma’s efforts and the involvement of her ex, Akram, a psychologist, Leila refuses to speak. But in a breakthrough moment with Akram, Leila finally opens up, revealing a long-buried secret that lies at the heart of her suffering.
Monkey (Meymoon)
While wandering in a desert, 13-years-old Javid and his friends come across a sack of rice on the side of the road. After fighting over the sack of rice, the kids make a bet. The winner is the one who keeps his breath inside the plastic bag more than others. During the competition, Javid suddenly falls on the ground. He is not breathing, and the others run away in fear of being arrested by the police. It is difficult for Kahoor, who has won the competition, to let go of the sack of rice.