THE SMELL OF HUMAN
Marita looks up to her best friend, Lara. When a socially disadvantaged girl next door finds a baby bird, Lara decides to take it from her.
Norway 2024 / 8:23 / Director: Johanne Helgeland Producer: Anders Søndersrød
BEN'S BIRTHDAY
It’s Ben’s birthday, so his father lets him pick three sweets at the supermarket. His innocence is clouded when he observes his father being accosted by a stranger shortly afterwards. Ben doesn’t understand, but his father’s ethnicity seems to play a role. Without knowing exactly what has happened, he realises for the first time that something has.
Germany 2024 / 10:40 / Director: Robert Decani Producer: Anna Weber, Robert Decani
JUST JOOLS
Jools dreams of dancing on stage without shame. But how do you find freedom when others only see your restrictions? Everything changes when she meets Yorrith, a choreographer who had to reinvent himself after a stroke. Yorrith recognises Jools’ inner struggle and challenges her to embrace the impossible. Together, they embark on a vulnerable journey of perseverance, to be truly seen.
Belgium 2025 / 16:20 / Director: Ezra Verbist Producer: Emmy Oost, Rosa Duvekot
BELLY FLOP
A boy sees a couple kissing at the pool and feels something new. Hoping to impress a girl, he climbs the diving boards, but she doesn’t notice. Determined, he reaches the 10-meter board, finally catching her eye. Realising it’s too high, he turns to retreat—only to find her behind him. On impulse, he jumps and lands painfully on his stomach.
Denmark 2025 / 8:16 / Director: Andreas Hvass Producer: Thomas Siemer
MOUSTACHE
Dalou only knows one thing about his dead father: he was a writer. Because of this, he started writing a book himself, in which he chronicles the life of his best friend Coco. The book takes a turn when Coco suggests finding a substitute-dad for Dalou for school sports day. However, when the plan is close to success, Coco is struck with envy and the one thing that is most precious to them is challenged: their friendship.
Netherlands 2024 / 20:00 / Director: Idriss Nsangou Nabil Producer: Max de Wolf, Topkapi Films