Blinks of fear

Theatre Mikis Theodorakis

 

Blinks of fear

 Counterclockwise, Zsófia Osztós, Hungary

To cope with his insomnia, a man returns to his childhood home, where he faces his past.

 

 

Quota, Cecil Duffy, United Kingdom

After a late night at the office, a salary woman sees something she shouldn't have, and dissolves into paranoia.

 

Ghost of the Dark Path, Fish Wang, Taiwan

During the White Terror era, Shi Shuifang, a woman who advocated ideas bravely in the underground political organization, seemed to be a light that illuminated the times. The agent of the surveillance organization was influenced by Shi Shuifang and thus fell in love with her. However, under all kinds of unfavorable circumstances, he could only watch her hopelessly suffer through various injuries.

 

Pelot of Hate, Anaïs LAPTES, Yoann LAUGIER, Raphaël POLO, Aimann IBRAHIM, France

In a gloomy toy factory, the distress of a worker aged just 8 reaches such a pitch that the stuffed toys themselves come to her help. The tyranny of the factory guards and the passivity of the other workers will finally come to an end, but at the cost of blood.

 

Mirage, Kira Narog, Aliya Rafei, United States, United States

In an abandoned western town, Koda must choose whether she will keep running from the shadows that haunt her or face them head-on.

 

The Lasting, Seo Hyun Kang, Soo-A Choi, Korea, Republic of

A grandmother with special magical powers who live with so many owls. Owls help her with her work, freeing nightmare people from nightmares. Then one night, a young owl deep in the forest doesn't return...

 

War Theater, Arthur Lecocq, Gabriel Delcroix, Arthur Delcroix, Romuald Gouriou, Julien Vanas, Clarence Delehaye, Noëmie Ivelou, France

During a theatrical performance featuring puppets glorifying war, a wounded soldier is taken backstage where he discovers the darker aspects of this spectacle.

 

P, Stelios Koupetoris, Greece

A brave mouse in a cinema packed with cats is trying to twist a seemingly repetitive film, where a cat is chasing another mouse in hamster wheels.

 

Little B, Lucas Borges, Brazil

In a distant neighborhood where honor and courage are fundamental, an exciting duel is scheduled for after school. On the one hand, an opponent who plays dirty and acts cowardly. On the other, Little B, accompanied by his loyal friends.

 

DAGON, Paolo Gaudio, Italy

DAGON is a stop motion animation short film freely inspired by the story of the same name by cult author H.P. Lovecraft. In 1919 San Francisco, a man is standing on the ledge of a building ready to jump. Desperate, he relives in his memories the absurd and shocking episode that led him to the brink of suicide: the encounter with the monstrous and mythological Great Old One, DAGON.

 

CANDICE, Swann Valenza, France

Candice, a young girl is bullied by the other children. One day she found a dead cat which ask her to fix it. She is then going to search for every dead animals possible to create some new friends.

 

Zombie Ship, Art Borowiec, Poland, Spain

A lone FISHERMAN faces the relentless pull of a monstrous, storm-tossed sea - drawn back toward a ravenous beast lurking in its depths. Desperate to live, he will sacrifice anything, even his own humanity, in a fatal struggle for survival. Yet there’s no escape from the cycle of darkness already set in motion. This is a tale of eternal predation, not salvation. In the horror of 'Zombie Ship,' chiaroscuro reveals only what can be torn from the abyss, while the unknown thrives, undisturbed, in the suffocating shadows. The film plunges into the harrowing moral dilemma: how far will one go to save their life, when survival demands the ultimate price?

 

In the heart of music

Theatre Mikis Theodorakis

Cobra, Anastasia Yaroshenko, Russian Federation

 A tale as old as time, this story unfolded 2.56 million years ago, during a tempest of unprecedented proportions, with a great teacher at its center. Or perhaps it happened just yesterday, in a cozy armchair under the watchful eye of a therapist. Or maybe it never happened at all, but exists only in the realm of dreams and imagination.

 

Nap Eyes - Dark Mystery Enigma Bird, ordan Minkoff, Canada

On an idyllic summers day, a group of friends roll through a world beyond their wildest dreams and onto their dinner reservations.

 

the greatest symphony, souleyeman echatoui, Moroccoan experimental approach to the unity of being, a series of scenes trying to express the theme of unity and being one with the universe non verbaly, creating a metaphical experience with visuals and sounds.

 

 

La Bande a Bonnot, Pauline Campos, Emma Ciaravolo, Philippe Delaune, Thaïs Gaspard--Casanova, Malo Negri, Andréa Olbreck, Leonie Russu, France

From chase to raging battle, we follow the last escapade of the band of Bonnot, led by their famous megalomaniac leader who lives his life like a flamboyant theater play.

 

 

Paulinha, Ana Marta Mendes, Portugal

A music video about a woman named Paulinha.

 

 

Bonku, Shahzad Mashayekhi, Iran, Islamic Republic of

This short animation is an experimental piece inspired by the forms and patterns of traditional Gabbeh rugs and nature, accompanied by music that aligns with the atmosphere of the work. By blending movement, imagery, and music, it creates a visual and graphic experience rooted in imagination and abstract designs. With a focus on dynamic motion, this piece invites the audience into the world of art and traditional culture, offering an abstract narrative of Gabbeh's unique aesthetic.

 

Sergey Slonimsky. The Bells, Dmitry Naumov, Russian Federation

The picture of a city in music. Based on classical music of Sergey Slonimsky. Performed by author.

 

The Path of Sounds, Tom Raijasse, David Nguyen, France

In a peaceful valley lulled by music, Oudi and Melody live in harmony, making plants in their path. But one day, as Oudi is carried away by the music he creates, an accident occurs and threatens the established harmony.

 

SATIE MON AMOUR, Paola Luciani, Italy

 

Lame, Aleksa Trayanova Trayanova, Kalina Dimitrova, Bulgaria

"Looser" is a song by Kerana i kosmonaftite. A song embacing our inside nerd and looser. The video is all about being different. All about not fitting and enjoying it. A intergalactic story about aliens, being part of the mainstream and a flu.

 

 

BIRD CALLS, Lucas Boisard, France

In a dark apartment, a raspy voice tells of a saxophonist lost between jazz, drugs, and illusion. Consumed by the music, he fades away, only to reappear on stage, frozen, unable to play.

 

Little tales

Theatre Mikis Theodorakis

 Little tales

 Arrogant KING, 莫寒 龚, China

In a beautiful kingdom, the little king arrogantly rewarded his people, and everyone respected and adored him. However, there was a little girl who disdained the lofty king, so the two engaged in a feud...

 

Beyond the Score, Sara Valenzuela, United States

When a conductor of the stars tries to enforce order, an innovative star leads him to discover the beauty of creativity within structure.

 

Of Hollow Glass, Jasper Ashley, Canada

A sickly man turns on his past lover in order to obtain a supernatural blessing and overcome his own mortality.

 

Wild Animal, Tianyun Lyu, United States

In the Mongolian wilds, a hunter's heir, With his father, a bond so rare. Kindness within, 'midst nature's might, A tale of love, in the wild's wild fight.

 

The Fishbowl, Angela Tatiana Fonseca Galvez, China, Colombia

In a crowded city, a mechanic robot lives its routine life—until the glass helmet protecting its head shatters. Forced to find a replacement, the robot embarks on a journey, only to slowly realize that what the glass was hiding might not need to be feared after all.

 

Under the pequi tree, Maiári Iasi, Brazil

Heitor recalls magical stories from his grandmother, Dona Domingas, about fantastic things under the pequi tree in the Quilombo in the city of Goiás.

 

Dmitry Kabalevsky. The Comedians, Oksana Cherkasova, Russian Federation

An animated film in Allegro tempo based on the drawings of Gosha Lyakhovetsky about the circus favorites of all children.

 

Bug, Ali Masoumi, Iran, Islamic Republic of

A family of three has recently moved in and the little girl inspects the new home with curiosity, when a small cricket finds its way into their home as a surprise visitor. But with the father’s unexpected reaction, the child’s perspective begins to shift, turning a simple encounter into something far more unsettling.

Ani Sang ni, Arikta Arun Vernekar, India

"Ani Sang Ni" weaves a tale of love and legacy, exploring the power of storytelling as it binds grandparents and grandchildren.

"Ani Sang Ni" weaves a tale of love and legacy, exploring the power of storytelling as it binds grandparents and grandchildren.

 

Ma Doi, Ludivine Bidoire, Manon Etienne, Lisa Gazagne, Clémence Goin, Clara Grindatto, Lisa Cao (Guilhen), Leilani Meylan, Tuong-Vy Nguyen, France

In Vietnam, while the town of Hôi An invites the spirits during the festival of damned souls, Linh, a playful little girl, provokes the arrival of a very mischievous spirit…

 

ZAD, Camille Daligault, Elodie Renar, Eva Tommy Martin, Mélanie Jousse, Nabil Ben m’Barek, Thomas Cossais, Younes Ayani, France

Defying the authority of a rebel community, the ZAD, two kids save the life of Baal, a young soldier of the Empire. In gratitude, she defends them against the ZAD’s soldiers, who oppress the population under the guise of protection.

 

Love & Gold, Connor Van Dyke, United States, United States

Two thieves enter the same dungeon searching for a gem worth incredible wealth, but what they find along the way is worth more than all the treasure in the dungeon combined.

 

Alan, Ivan Štrobl, Czech Republic

One day, Death arrives at the doorstep of an elderly gardener. Despite his best efforts to get rid of her she refuses to leave. She adores the lush greenery he carefully tends to. As their relationship takes unexpected turns, the gardener must ultimately come to terms with her presence.

 

Nwavu, the Blind Man,João Petit Graça, Portugal

 

The Sleeplessness of Jutka (en subtitles), Maria Gorlich-Opyd, Poland

Jutka, who is 7, thinks she came to Łódź on holiday only, but in fact she lives with her grandpa and auntie imprisoned in the ghetto. The girl does not understand why she cannot run freely around the city or play with children and has no idea where her parents left. Her grandfather tries to explain the world to her comparing it to the story of Minotaur – Łódź becomes an ancient labyrinth and the Nazis – a monster from the myth. A subtle combination of dramatic World War II events with Greek mythology which depicts the suffering and drama of the time with a large dose of sensitivity.

 

The Garland of Ghughuti, Ketan Pal, India

On January 14th, India celebrates Makar Sankranti, with each region marking it uniquely. In Uttarakhand, A young Bhaanu discovers Ghughutiyaar, where sweets are strung into necklaces and offered to crows. As he learns the heartwarming story behind this tradition - family, playful rituals, and a royal folktale come together.

 

The Paper Minotaur, Maria Nikolova, Bulgaria

The Paper Minotaur takes care of the maze of books. In his office there is an electronic board. It shows the number of readers who are currently reading a book. No readers means death to the book. Book's lives are at stake. Books can change readers's lifes, but readers can influence the existence of literary characters too.

 

QUAND VIENT L'AUBE, Mathilde GILLARD | Andrei LE MÉZEC | Élodie MAURIOL | Quentin PERIER | Tom PERRICHE | Léa RODRIGUEZ, France

In the heart of a secluded mountain village, a shaman guides the soul of the deceased to the afterlife.

 

THE ONES WHO NEVER SEE THE MOONLIGHT, Solène Marché, Lou Thoby, Tom Saurel, Evelyne Philippart, Marie Fantini, Amélie Soto, France

A dog, abandoned on the Moon, desperately tries to escape. With unexpected help from another lonely soul, the dog will regain hope and learn to trust again.

 

PAIN PERDU, LOUIS Remi, HOMMAY Astrid, KITTEL Alexandre, France

Raymond, a small chubby but energetic man, is on a rather unusual quest; he travels the world in search of the perfect bread. Throughout his adventure, he finds himself in various unusual situations from country to country, ready to do anything to achieve his goal...

 

ESTIVE, Muller Rafael, Lazari Mathieu, Camilli Diego, Lemau De Talancé Lancelot, Rocchi Elisa, Pinot Allan, Schaerer Laurine, France

On a small sunny hill, an old shepherd milks his giant birds, perched on long stilts. He collects a gigantic drop of milk in a bucket in which a jewel is hidden. The little shepherd returns home and pours the contents of his bucket into a pot over the fire. On the edge of the windows and on his workshop are placed small cheeses. He retrieves the jewel and sticks it in one of his cheeses. The eye of a giant creature passes in front of his window and the little shepherd leaves his house towards his cart, a crate full of cheeses in his arms.

 

Axe, Esmail Jabbari, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Two ax characters who are in love with each other spend happy hours in the forest with a grinder. Since they are axes, they are forced to cut trees by the hand that uses them. This time, cutting down the trees hurts their friend, the bird, and the bird dies. In the meantime, the ax woman is very affected by this incident...

 

Jus d’orange, Alexandre Athané, France, Poland

Toni grows oranges. He loves them, they are his treasure. Until one day, strange cargo ships dock in the valley. Cargos loaded with... GREEN oranges!