These films explore, through narrative and documentary techniques, the complicated ways in which we carry our baggage and trauma with us, especially when it’s the people closest to us who hurt us, dismiss us, or tragically leave us. The films serve both as a therapeutic process and a window into dealing with those hurts and relationships.

When Ori picks up his soldier brother for a day at the beach, he is horrified to see that his brother has become religious. On top of that, the car's tire goes flat. As the sun sets, Ori is forced to choose between his "new" brother who is planning to make Shabbat in a deserted place, or going to visit their sick mother.

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After a day at the beach, Ori must decide whether to make Shabbat on the road with his brother or visit their sick mother.

A short story from the perspective of a little girl who grew up with a mother who had multiple personalities.

Little Girls Past

A short story from the perspective of a little girl who grew up with a mother who had multiple personalities.

Two sisters, 7 and 11, are hiding inside a closet. The younger sister believes they're playing a game, but the older one is aware of a grave danger looming outside.

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Two sisters hide in a closet. The younger one thinks they're playing a game, but the older sister knows a threat lurks outside.

Struggling with the complicated relationship he had with his abusive, late father, a man tries to find healing and closure while deciding what to do with his father's gun.

Gun Control

A man struggles to find closure after the death of his abusive father – while deciding what to do with the father's gun.

This short documentary explores the fracturing of the filmmaker's relationship with his mother after uncovering a betrayal that occurred years before. By combing through old photos, videos, and documents, he tries to reckon with the dichotomy between his often-fond memories of childhood and the extent to which his mother manipulated him financially.

Mylar Balloon

A filmmaker explores his relationship with his mother, balancing fond childhood memories with a betrayal from the past.

The humorous misadventures of a gas station attendant attempting to paint a mural to memorialize his friend.

Attendant – Shell of a Life

The humorous misadventures of a gas station attendant attempting to paint a mural to memorialize his friend.

CATHARSIS: THE PROCESS OF RELEASING STRONG OR REPRESSED EMOTIONS

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At Hobnobben, we encourage people to "See and be seen." By showcasing diverse stories and voices that have been typically excluded, we're able to curate a one-of-a-kind festival that invites participants to see themselves represented on screen — and be seen by others. This year’s festival showcases 144 films from 30 countries. 

It's more than a film festival. It's a celebration of the human experience through cinematic storytelling. We encourage people to "See and be seen." We showcase diverse stories & voices that have been typically excluded and curate a festival that invites participants to see themselves on screen.

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