The short films:

In the Shadow of the Cypress

  • Year: 2023
  • Country: Iran
  • Director: Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani
  • Duration: 19min

A former captain and his daughter live alone and deserted in a house by the sea. The captain would like to be a good father to the child, but he is having such a hard time with it. Until one day something extraordinary happens…

Glory of the Meadow

  • Year: 2024
  • Country: Iran
  • Director: Nima Shamsaei
  • Duration: 14min

Cyrus, a twelve-year-old native boy, discovers his disabled father's failed suicide attempt by finding a bullet hole in their house wall. Cyrus strives with all his might to restore a sense of efficacy in his helpless father and reclaim his role as a father in the family. Eventually, the father accepts Cyrus's affection and hope enters their lives.

The First Film

  • Year: 2024
  • Country: India
  • Director: Piyush Thakur
  • Duration: 24min

In a small town of 1960's India, where cinema is forbidden for women, a 14-year-old embarks on a quest to watch her first film.

Burul

  • Year: 2024
  • Country: Kyrgyzstan
  • Director: Adilet Karzhoev
  • Duration: 14min

Teenager Burul lives in a small village and loves wrestling. But her father thinks wrestling is not for girls and the teacher won’t let her train!  One day, Burul is kidnapped by a boy and forced to marry her. Will she stand up against him and fight for her rights ?

Homesick

  • Year: 2023
  • Country: United States
  • Director: Yasmin Moll
  • Duration: 8min

An Egyptian girl reminisces about Nubia, an area south of Egypt. In 1964, people were forced to leave this area due to the construction of a large dam. Based on old footage, this animation brings Nubia back to life.

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