International Shorts 1: Kids

A harried thirty-something woman is forced to decide whether she wants to be a mother after unexpectedly giving birth to her reproductive organs at her sister’s baby shower.

A subtle and witty drama with an eye for detail and understated humour. We follow a young French-Canadian rock bassist as he tries to be a present and devoted new father and husband without losing sight of himself and his own creative ambitions. The film’s soundtrack, a melodic and searching bass line, is both charming, playful, and perfectly fitting.

A seemingly ordinary day off becomes a sharp portrayal of the invisible labour of everyday life. Caught between the demands of family and the longing for some space of her own, the film explores how responsibility, mental load, and unequal expectations affect freedom and creativity.

A dance-driven, action-packed and expertly choreographed Lithuanian suburban drama set in the 1990s. Koros, impeccably dressed in a blue tracksuit jacket from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, tries to escape the fights in the old Soviet apartment blocks by joining a choir.

During a journey home for a final farewell, the past lingers beneath the surface. Between grief and reconciliation, a quiet portrait emerges of identity, family ties, and the slow transformation of how we see those closest to us.

Two sisters find their way towards freedom and independence after a life in the shadow of a domineering father. In this hopeful reimagining of Katherine Mansfield’s classic short story, we follow their journey towards connection and healing through expressive, hand-painted animation, with every frame created by hand using brush and pen.

A young girl spots a man in the cinema popcorn queue and is convinced that he is her father. What follows is a tender yet awkward encounter, where misunderstandings, expectations and everyday comedy collide in one of the funniest queue interactions in film history.