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Film presentation in partnership with YMCA USA, Below Surface + Pfizer

NOCTURNES transports us to the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas where in the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on the secret world of moths.

Step behind the scenes with acclaimed director Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon, Lilo & Stitch) as he discusses the creative journey of bringing The Wild Robot to life at DreamWorks.

Basel Adra, a young Palestinian activist from Masafer Yatta, has been fighting his community's mass expulsion by the Israeli occupation since childhood. Basel documents the gradual erasure of Masafer Yatta, as soldiers destroy the homes of families - the largest single act of forced transfer ever carried out in the occupied West Bank. He crosses paths with Yuval, an Israeli journalist who joins his struggle, and for over half a decade they fight against the expulsion while growing closer. Their complex bond is haunted by the extreme inequality between them: Basel, living under a brutal military occupation, and Yuval, unrestricted and free. This film, by a Palestinian-Israeli collective of four young activists, was co-created during the darkest, most terrifying times in the region, as an act of creative resistance to Apartheid and a search for a path towards equality and justice.

In the face of oppression and threats Zen Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax strives to empower women and fight for gender equality in a male dominated culture. During a demanding medical pilgrimage, in the backdrop of the Himalayan mountains, she starts to unravel the layers of deception and of gender-based violence that have shaped her life.

A selection of the best animated music videos, interstitials, adverts, explainers and more from this year’s festival. Tune in online to see the very best creative responses that shape the world around us.

Join us online for a journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.

Feature Film

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