Strong sensory stimulation
7 films
A Quiet Storm
dir. Benjamin Nicolas
dok2025
For 14-year-old Maïto, dance is more than a passion – it is a way of expressing emotions that he is not able to put into words. Raised in a home where the needs of his disabled sister were always at the forefront, he had to find his own way to draw attention to himself.
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Do Painters Die Elsewhere (Dokąd umierają malarze)
dir. Michał Pietrak
dok2025
For Bolesław Gasiński, life and art have been inextricably interwoven. He left behind not only paintings but also abundant audio and video materials. They constitute the main fabric of this documentary, making a visually sophisticated portrait of an outsider.
Read moreD is for Distance
dir. Christopher Petit, Emma Matthews
dok2025
What do memory loss, William S. Burroughs, post-war CIA espionage operations and today’s struggles with a heartless healthcare system have in common? All of them come together in a creative and deeply personal essay. Following Louis, who suffers from epilepsy, we embark on a journey into the world full of paradoxes and emotions.
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Tears (Rozdarcia)
dir. Paulina Ziółkowska
anim2025
‘Tears’ is a collage animation in which countless possibilities intersect like tangled city streets. Different people, destinations, ideals of beauty – the protagonist has so many paths to choose from and so many decisions to make every day. She feels lost in the world full of questions waiting for her to answer.
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Thank You Dr. Farsi
dir. Samaneh Shojaei
anim2025
Mino, reassured by her doctor’s recommendations, begins to understand that mental problems affect everyone, not just herself. During her birthday party, she observes the emotional struggles of her guests, such as trauma, anxiety and depression. A psychedelic journey that draws the viewer into unexplored states of the human psyche.
Read moreThe Prince (El Príncep)
dir. Alex Sardà
fab2024
Arthur is a dancer and his dance company is to stage an important performance. He is also the younger son of a wealthy businessman, whose risky decisions could affect the future and well-being of the whole family. On the eve of the highly anticipated premiere, Arthur is faced with a moral dilemma.
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Wassupkaylee
dir. Pepi Ginsberg
fab2025
First content, then lunch. Kaylee, a teenage prankster, ends up in a house of influencers, where the only things that matter are likes and advertising contracts. She finds it hard to fit in with a group of TikTokers, but unexpectedly, a chance for friendship presents itself. How far will Kaylee go to create the viral content she craves?
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