International Shorts 1
Thursday, 6 February
19:00
This screening session includes 6 short films. Total running time approx. 95 minutes. All selected films are in English and/or have English subtitles.
LOCATION: Cinema Aventure (theatre 3), rue des Fripers 15, Galerie du centre 57 bloc II, 1000 Brussels​
Who's The Witch (Belgium) by Hubert Amiel
Hellen wakes up suddenly in the middle of the night. From the darkest corner of the room, she senses a presence watching her, as it has been at every moment of her life. Outside, a storm is brewing—or is it within? Who will she have to fight this time?
Running time: 00:03:49
Out the Window Through the Wall (United States) by Asya Segalovich
As people try to adapt to the new reality of present-day Russia, a cartographer encounters a young man who has recently escaped from an adult psycho-neurological facility.
Running time: 00:22:05
Stick with You - Scarlett O'Hanna (Belgium) by Victoria Verseau
What do you do when someone you care about, or someone you love, is more committed to their insecurities than to listening? Where do you stop accommodating their feelings or needs and start standing up for yours?
Running time: 00:03:02
The Serena Variations (United States) by Warren Fischer
A young female violinist with undiagnosed autism spirals out of control as she works on a new opus with a domineering composer, embarking on a psychedelic journey that both pushes her to the edge of mental collapse and fuels her creative power.
Running time: 00:28:00
Death Sentence (Japan) by Arisa Nakane, Sorao Sakimura
"Death Sentence" is a short animated film inspired by the poetry of Hagiwara Kyojiro, written a century ago. The film reflects his profound views on development and humanity, intertwining abstract visuals with the poet’s deep reflections on progress and the human condition. Through evocative animation, Death Sentence brings to life timeless questions about the cost of advancement and the soul of humanity.
Running time: 00:02:09
Amidst (Finland) by Pia Andell
Everything is perfect, and then, boom!
Running time: 00:29:59