FESTIVAL PROGRAM FOR 12 APRIL

The height of the First World War. Mikhail comes to Crimea to improve the health of the self-determined Russian imperial army. This brief visit will change his life and the life of his new friend Kitty. A leisurely and meditative narrative in historical costumes about intertwined destinies and the importance of choice.

Stiff, paralyzed, stupefied by a shadow show, at the bottom of a cave, a wooden puppet emerges to discover life, nature and the ideal city. He returns to the bottom of the cave to warn to tell the other puppets what he’s seen.

Iryna, a young Ukrainian woman, after fleeing war arrives to join France where she is welcomed by Natalia a childhood friend of origin Russian. Endowed with a certain strength of character, Iryna prefers to pass under silence her anguish and fears, gradually closing in on herself. Natalia, though a devoted and sincere friend, soon finds herself distraught against her friend in the context of a fratricidal war she had underestimated.

During World War II, a French family faces harsh consequences for harboring retreating British soldiers after their failed ambush of a German convoy.

Embark on a poignant journey in our documentary, 'Resilient Smiles,' as we delve into the untold living struggles of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. Through intimate first-hand interviews, witness the profound impact of the recent war in Palestine on these inspiring individuals, shedding light on their resilience, struggles, and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity. This compelling narrative captures the essence of their stories, providing a powerful glimpse into the interconnected lives of those affected by the ongoing challenges in the region.

Weary of the creative process, an old painter fixes a broken instrument he finds in the rubble. When his students go around looking for someone who can play the instrument, they meet other artists bearing the scars of war.

The film also follows students from the Kharkiv School of architecture as they prepare for the challenges ahead in rebuilding Ukraine. The work of these architects underscores the vital role of having a strong vision – because for them, hope is not merely wishful thinking. Instead, Ukraine’s architects reveal that hope is the essential step in first imagining the future, before then striving forwards to create that better world you want to live in.