When I'm Done Dying

Nisan Dag takes us into the buzzing rap scene in Istanbul and a glorious combination of music, composed by Da Poet, and colour provided by the neon lights so characteristic of the global music scene and Istanbul inner-city streets.

Fear

An exceptional combination of dark comedy and theatre from Ivaylo Hristov.

Memory Box

A timely reflection on the zeitgeist of 1980s Beirut through the lens of a mysterious trove of photos, notebooks, and recordings that arrive one Christmas Eve .

International Festival Highlights

Celts

It’s young Minja’s birthday party and the theme is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, all the rage in the early 1990s.

Arica

In 1984, the Swedish mining company Boliden had toxic wasteshipped to Chile, where it was supposed to be properlyprocessed. In reality, some of the waste was dumped on theoutskirts of the desert town of Arica...

The Real Charlie Chaplin

In an innovative blend of newly-unearthed audio recordings, dramatic reconstructions and personal archive, the film traces Charlie Chaplin's meteoric rise from the slums of Victorian London to the heights of Hollywood superstardom, before his scandalous fall from grace.

Looking for Horses

Looking for Horses is a film about a friendship between the filmmaker and a fisherman. One lost his mother-tongue because of a stutter, the other lost his hearing during the Bosnian civil war. They look for ways to communicate, while the camera mediates their growing bond.

Their Algeria

After 62 years of marriage, Lina's grandparents, Aïcha and Mabrouk, separate. They came from Algeria to France 60 years ago. Side by side, they experienced a chaotic immigrant life. Their separation is an opportunity to question their journey of exile.

Looking for Venera

Caught in the throes of her emerging sexuality, Venera is pushed to follow open minded Dorina, who's attitude is far more thrilling than anything that surrounds her.

Eden

A coming-of-age film about a religious summer camp, Eden tells the story through the eyes of three youths who are torn between ideology, independence and falling in love.

What If? Ehud Barak on War and Peace

Ehud Barak is one of the most controversial figures in Israeli politics. It seems there are two kinds of Israelis: those who venerate him, and those who loathe him. Admired for his analytic abilities, but criticized for the tremendous military and diplomatic risks he took, such as the attempt to assassinate Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, or the failed effort to put an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this new Ran Tal's film, Barak observes with disillusioned clarity his own history and the history of the State Israel.

CFF@Home Online Exclusive

The Massacre of Anröchte

Anröchte is the scene of a massacre, as people are randomly beheaded.

Karnawal

Juan Pablo Félix channels his own experience in dance and competitions into an exceptional first feature, alongside seasoned cinematographer Ramiro Civita, a San Sebastian Film Festival Silver Shell winner.

Beyto

A poignant story set in Switzerland follows Beyto (Burak Ates) as he tries to reconcile family expectations and Turkish heritage, with his relationship with swimming coach Mike (Dimitri Stapfer).

Everything in the End

Stranded in a small Icelandic town, a young Portuguese man named Paulo seeks out human connections and intimacy during the Earth's final days.

Connection & Disconnection

15 Hours

On the surface, Manuel (Marc Clotet) is an exceptionally talented world-famous conductor and feted public persona.

Balandrau, Frozen Hell

Fresh from opening the DocsBarcelona Festival, BALANDRAU, FROZEN HELL sensitively portrays a real tragedy.

Camera Catalonia

Salaryman

In this harrowing and insightful documentary, Costa Rican artist Allegra Pacheco, explores the reality and myth of the 'salaryman' in Japan.

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

Another sleek and stylish film by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi begins with Gumi and Meiko (Katone Furukawa) in electric conversation and the news of a potential new love interest.

Just the Two of Us

Keita Fujimoto's first feature sees Shunsaku (Masatoshi Nagase), a talented artist, left immobile by a car accident and cared for by his father Gohei Takagi (Motomi Makiguchi).

BFI Japan Season 2021

Ferguson Rises 

In 2014 Darren Wilson, a white police officer, fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was unarmed.

Hostile

Sonita Gale's documentary takes a deep dive into Britain's complicated relationship with immigration.

Nico

In summertime in Germany Nico enjoys the carefree balance of her work as a nurse and hanging out with friends.

Forced Change

FORCED CHANGE is a feature documentary that uses the path of destruction left behind by Hurricane Katrina, as a vehicle to bring to life unique human stories that shed light on what it means to be home.

Liberty

Son of Monarchs

A rare movie that centres science (biology, CRISPR, gene editing, and bioethics) within a very personal, moving narrative.

Nature & Community

Forest Rebels

A young Berlin theatre company comes to the "Staatstheater Cottbus" to rehearse for a play about the history of the forests in Germany and how this is tied to culture and identity.

Film, the Living Record of our Memory

Film archivists, curators, technicians and filmmakers from around the world come together to showcase the important work of film preservation and why it is needed in documenting the history of the art.

Creativity on Film

Shorts to CONTEMPLATE

Shorts to CONTEMPLATE - Reflecting on emotional cruxes and times of change.

Shorts to DEBATE

Shorts to DEBATE - Powerful narratives of our current times.

Shorts to UNNERVE

Shorts to UNNERVE - A chilling dose of horror and the unexpected.

Shorts to CHEER

Shorts to CHEER - Grin from ear to ear at these uplifting tales

Shorts to EMBRACE

Shorts to EMBRACE - The coming together of community and kindness.

Shorts to EXPAND

Shorts to EXPAND - Broaden your perspective in a swirl of creativity.

Shorts to JOURNEY

Shorts to JOURNEY - Join us for new emotional and physical encounters.

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