The audience's beloved event is back. On a special evening, the 12 best films of this year will be screened, and the audience will vote live from their mobile phones for their favourite film to win this year's audience award
Free entrance.
Ages:16+
The films that will be shown are:
Behind The Door
France
While meeting her friend in a café, the protagonist tells him why she suddenly moved: during the night, a stranger tried to break into her home.
Cafune
Spain
Alma, a solitary refugee child, is thrust back into her traumatic past when her doll falls into the swimming pool, mirroring the shipwreck of the refugee boat where she was the lone survivor. Luna, her savior, steps in to help her overcome her trauma and rebuild her life. .

Freelance
Denmark
A young hopefull knight reports for duty at the kings court. Little does he know that slaying dragons might now be his biggest challenge.

In the Shadow of the Cypress
Iran
A former captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the sea. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life.
Despite the captain's deep desire to be a devoted and caring father, he finds himself unable to fulfill his role and connect with his daughter in the way that he longs to.
One morning, their lives change forever when an unforeseen event occurs. Whether this event proves to be a newfound source of hope or an additional burden remains to be seen.

La Calesita
Argentina
A heartfelt story of the beloved Argentinian merry-go-round operators who have dedicated their lives to providing fun and happiness to children and their neighborhoods. This is a story of perseverance and community above the individual.
Little Angel
Thailand
The story of a little girl in a troubled family. With the understanding that she’s a “little angel” of her parents. So she tries everything to be the “bright one” of her family.

Paumo D'amour
France
Instead of giving his wife the attention she deserves, Dédé sends all his love to his vegetable garden. One day, all his delicious tomatoes mysteriously disappear.

Pig
Netherlands
A big group of animals makes itself dependent on a power grid, hooked onto the socket-shaped snout of a single sleeping pig... How long will that last?

Pina
Belgium
At the end of the 19th century, in a sicilian countryside village, the young Pina holds the power to regenerate the land. With each harvest, the village is prey to shameless mafia looting. Pina’s encounter with the mafia chief will plunge the hamlet into an era of starvation, endangering the destiny of the whole country.

Teacups
Australia
For almost half a century, Don Ritchie would approach people contemplating suicide at the edge of a cliff, just 100 feet from his home, his palms facing up.Voiced by Hugo Weaving, Teacups explores Don's surreal interactions with years of suicidal individuals and his journey to reconcile the suicide of his best friend.
The film asks, can a simple act of kindness save a life?

Towards the Roar
Netherlands
When a young musician falls in love with a stranger, he needs to face his wildest fears to eventually overcome his anxiousness.

Your attention please
France
It’s show time. Everyone takes a sit, is silent, and pays attention. Well, almost everyone.

| Event Date | 14-09-2024 9:00 pm |
| Location | Chania Cine "Garden" |
| Categories | Short Films |