THE HEALER
THE HEALER About the Film Director Giuseppe Carleo Producer Tancredi Vinci Writer Carlo Cannella Cast Maziar Firouzi THE HEALER Drama | 1 hour 48 minutes 8 seconds | Italian | Italy Synopsis In the shadowed aftermath of the Second World War, Giovanni Velasques returns to his quaint hometown nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Sicily’s mountains, bearing the scars of war inside and out. Haunted by wartime traumas, Giovanni’s tumultuous spirit finds solace in the wisdom of an elderly lady who unveils his extraordinary gift: the ability to harness the spirit of a departed soul and heal the tormented. But as Giovanni’s reputation as a healer grows, he finds himself on a collision course with two formidable adversaries: the church and the mafia. Torn between his mystical calling and societal pressures, he’s pushed into a corner of isolation, forcing him to forsake his magical calling and embrace the expected life of a family man and farmer. But will that sacred soul, worshipped like a god, truly be lost to oblivion? Trailer
The High King’s Daughter (IRELAND)
The High King’s Daughter (IRELAND) About the Film Director Joël Gibbs Producer Jake Morgan, Luke Morgan, Kurt Rosenberg, Zachary Stevens Writer Kurt Rosenberg Cast Brendan Dunlea, Ellen Greally, Eric Martyn, Ronan Scolard The High King’s Daughter (IRELAND) Romance, Historical | 5 minutes | English, Irish | Ireland Synopsis Ireland, 995-1014. A story of forbidden love between a young stable groom, Ruairí Ua Néill, and the youngest of High King Brian Boru’s daughters. The two grow up together: one in the High King’s court, one in the High King’s stables. The Princess loves to ride her horse, and Ruairi loves to provide her with the most well kept horse in the Kingdom. Their friendship grows over the years, and as they come of age, it turns into love. Trailer
Master of Time
Master of Time About the Film Director Muhittin YUCELI Producer Muhittin YUCELI Writer Muhittin YUCELI Cast Murat YURTBULMUS Master of Time 17 minutes 17 seconds | Turkish | Turkey Synopsis When Adana’s iconic Great Clock Tower broke down in 2014, it was brought back to life by the expertise of Murat Yurtbulmuş. Having been involved in clockmaking since childhood and honing his skills in Germany, Yurtbulmuş shares the challenges of clock repair, his personal memories, and the mysteries of clocks in this documentary. This work not only captures a repair process but also reveals the life story of a passionate craftsman. Trailer
Chor
Chor About the Film Director Isa Khedwal Producer Arjun Kararia Writer Isa Khedwal Cast K Bhavamsh Srivatsav Chor 5 minutes 27 seconds | Hindi | India Synopsis Kanhaiya Mukhiya, a man in his mid twenties is a seasoned thief and the eldest son to his alcoholic & gamble addict father.Since childhood, he has been a movie buff and a fan of Amitabh Bachchan. He best knows life to be filled with struggle & hardships, yet he finds joy in little things. Nobody in his family knows that he is a thief and Kanhaiya simply does it for the thrill of it. Trailer
Picture Break
Picture Break About the Film Director Pedro Nogueira Producer Pedro Nogueira Writer Rita Duque Cast Rita Duque, Antony Sousa, Iuri dos Santos, Teresa Vieira Picture Break Drama, Suspense, Revenge, Crime | 7 minutes 30 seconds | English, Portuguese | Portugal Synopsis A journalist attends the press screening of a movie that’s only a few days away from release. Meanwhile, we jump into the screen. Trailer
In Half
In Half About the Film Director Jorge Morais Valle Producer Jorge Morais Valle Writer Jorge Morais Valle, Silvia Pazos, Cuco Fernández Cast Jake Walters, Jared Peterson, Daniel Ledo, Gábor Bakonyi, James Gillies, James Gillies, Jose Lorenzo Valido In Half Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Adventure | 24 minutes 30 seconds | English, French | Spain Synopsis Through a child’s imagination it tells the journey of a man who after falling prey to his fears, he must cross a strange world, a universe full of magic, where he will be confronted with his own fears and conflicts from the past and where he must find solutions for the future to discover his self-identity Trailer
1930
1930 About the Film Director Saandesh B Nayak Producer Pawan Katyal, Shwet Sinha Writer Mohinder Pratap Singh, Aparna Pasalkar Cast Vanitaa Pandey, Preeti Kochhar, Pranay Narayan, Yashodhan Rana 1930 31 minutes | Hindi | India Synopsis In the quiet town of Orchha, a young woman named Mansi Pathak prepares to leave for Australia, unaware that her life is about to change forever. A random phone call claiming to be from a courier service pulls her into a web of fear and deception. Within minutes, she is accused of smuggling, shown a fake warrant, and coerced into a so-called “digital arrest.” Trailer
A Day of Peace
A Day of Peace About the Film Director Igor Borghi Producer Lorenzo Ulivieri Writer Lavinia Francia, Francesco Basile, Nicolo Mondonico, Alberto Crignola Cast Angelo Spagnoletti A Day of Peace 4 minutes 36 seconds | English | Italy Synopsis Over the last 100 years, humanity has not had a single year without war. Then, peace came. Trailer
