Aforoz(The Banishment)

|Kurdish Turkey|20:00

Director: YILMAZ ÖZDIL

ZIKO, a young sleepwalker, is exiled from his village for a "serious sin" he committed in his sleep. This decision is also announced to all the surrounding villages so that no one can house and feed him. On a cold winter's day, half-naked and hungry, Ziko has to cross several villages to reach the city. The same day, a deaf-mute hunter, unaware of all this, must also cross the same villages.

Calling In Sick

|United States|2:48

Director: Raquel Marvez

Too many working Americans, especially Black and Latina mothers, lack what some may consider a fundamental human right: the right to rest. The USA is the only developed country that does not guarantee all its workers paid sick time, deeply impacting underserved communities. “Calling In Sick” amplifies the voices of three mothers from different backgrounds, situations, and of different ages. They tell their stories in hopes to enlighten those unaware of this inequity to join as allies, advocating for social change.

Curettage

|Iran|11:41

Director: Sepideh Ghavami

There is a pregnant woman who, after a doctor's examination, realizes that the fetus has a disability. Those around her have pressured her to abort the fetus, but she is hesitant.

Disappeared Girl

|China|13:56

Director: Bai Liu

Professor Li held back to carry out his revenge plan. He never drank water from the village and ordered a large amount of mineral water from the store every week, so he was familiar with the store owner Chen Wu. He was very concerned about Chen Wu's health and advised him to drink more water instead of coke. Chen Wu's health condition was getting worse, and people died intermittently in the village.  

I Cheated

|United States|8:30

Director: Ben Escobar

"Yo he sido infiel," Spanish for "I cheated," is whispered as the premise of a father's attempt to rebuild a relationship with his son. Shrouded by the shadows of a blue hour on a fishing dock, the two navigate their lasting shame and grudges in an effort to reacquaint as the best friends they once were.

If There Is Love in Heaven

|China|37:00

Director:Yi Han

The film tells the story of Li Kaiyun, because of his love and missing for his late wife, he drinks wine every day with nothing to do, and asks high prices through land expropriation in coal mines. Finally, under the guidance of the judge, he understands that the way of love is not only to give material in an extreme way. At the same time, the film also expresses the good wishes of school bullying.

Macau, In-Between

|Macao|9:00

Director: Sergio Basto Perez

10th of May, 2020. These are uncertain times. Mira, a restaurant owner in Macau, China, opens her restaurant. Time stands still. In-between the uncertainty of the future and the calmness of the present, she shares a moment with Mr. Lei, her neighbour shop owner.

Pray

|China|17:00

Director: Lumen Chao

The boy Suder rescued a lamb and prayed for his brother Bilge that all would be well, while the brother wanted to sell the lamb for gambling.

Salvation

|Armenia|23:27

Director: Temur Hovhannisyan

This movie is about faith and the miracle it can lead to. It’s a story about a sick woman with no chance for life. Devastated and hopeless her son pays a visit to the most powerful St Hovhaness Ghaltaghchi church. He asks God to heal his mother. So with the help of God she recovers.

The Nightmare

|China|4:13

Director:Cece Jiao

The Nightmare is a stop motion animation inspired by the Dunhuang fresco titled Mara’s Attack found in Cave 254 of the Mogao Grottos, and captures the silent struggles of mental illness. The tale unfolds over three chapters. “The Dancer” follows the anxiety of a dancer about her appearance. The harder she pursues outward beauty and perfection, the more cracked and fissured her face becomes.“Phobia” is a glimpse into the Horseman’s unease and fear of being exposed to social activity. “Insomnia” is the wakeful dream of a depressed insomniac. 

Two Dancers One Love
|United States|17:00
Director: Denise Blasor
Two dancers, and older woman and a younger man, find special love as they teach each other to let go of yesterday and dream dance along the path to a better tomorrow