Grief: a deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement. It is deeply personal and people don’t experience it in the same way. These five films explore all the facets of grieving and living after loss.

Celine, a young singer, is devastated by the death of her girlfriend Marina. In a mysterious twist, Celine can finally say goodbye, as well as be comforted by the only person who could help her: the one who hurt her.

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Blue (Brazil)

After her estranged father's death, a woman is enrolled in a mandatory Grief Protocol that insists she cry. Guided by a sentient program, she revisits memories of his absence--unearthing buried emotions and an unexpected solace.

Cry, Baby (United States)

A grieving screenwriter in 1960s Seville escapes into his imagination, creating a silent-film world where his character, Olivar the Clown, seeks artistic meaning with help from a robot. As fantasy and reality blur, the story explores how creativity becomes a refuge from loss.

The Scriptwriter

Five minutes before she is set to perform on the biggest stage of her career, pop musician Alison receives news that her girlfriend is dead. The performance dissolves into a psychological breakdown that ends in a tragic accident. Swimming in the sea between life and death, she is taken to a mysterious healer named Cora in the mountains. While there, Alison embarks on a journey of recovery and reconciliation through the embodying power of dance. Will Cora help Alison put back together the fragments of her soul?

is your shade of blue the same as mine? (United States)

Five minutes before she is set to perform on the biggest stage of her career, pop musician Alison receives news that her girlfriend is dead. The performance dissolves into a psychological breakdown that ends in a tragic accident.

Interlude is a heartfelt, dialogue-free short film about Walter, an elderly widower who rediscovers his passion for music. Haunted by memories of his late wife, Walter struggles to play the piano again after years away. With only his loyal dog for company, he battles self-doubt, aging hands, and unfinished melodies as he prepares for a local talent show. Through quiet determination and bittersweet flashbacks, Walter finds the courage to finish his composition and honor his wife‚Äôs memory, ultimately reconnecting with his family and himself.

Interlude (United States)

… And Create A New Beginnings (Grief)

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