Smart 7

Smart 7 is a network made up of seven European film festivals united by similar visions. It aims to encourage the circulation of European films and to share its best practices regarding film curation, all while identifying common trends that may help the film industry and festival culture grow and develop in the future.

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Country

Lithuania, Latvia, Ireland

Genre

Love

Duration

112 min

Release date

2023

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Tomas Vengris 5 ½ meilės istorijos viename Vilniaus bute

Five and a Half Love Stories in an Apartment in Vilnius, Lithuania

From a crazy bachelorette party to a search for roots and passion: an elderly cleaner returns to the same flat to erase the traces of 5 love stories, and is inspired to embark on another adventure.
Country

Portugal, Brazil

Duration

110 min

Release date

2024

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Leonardo Mouramateus Greice

Greice

In order to stay in Portugal, Greise, a young, charming, and intriguing Brazilian, must return to her hometown.
Country

Poland

Genre

Love

Duration

99 min

Release date

2024

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Maria Zbąska To nie mój film

It's Not My Film

Tormented by arguments, a married couple give themselves an ultimatum: complete a challenging trek along the Baltic Sea or go their own way.
Country

Finland, Iceland

Genre

Nature, Experimental

Duration

105 min

Release date

2024

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Helena Stefánsdóttir Natatorium

Natatorium

A dark mansion and strange rituals in a secret cellar pool: despite her family's warnings, Lily stays with her reclusive grandparents.
Country

Germany, Spain

Genre

LGBTQ+, Adventure

Duration

73 min

Release date

2023

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Julia de Castro, María Gisèle Royo On The Go

On The Go

A crazy trip, sunny beaches and a woman's strange request to her male friend: please get sperm from one of your one-night stands.
Country

Greece

Genre

LGBTQ+, Love, Art

Duration

106 min

Release date

2023

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Zacharias Mavroeidis To kalokairi tis Karmen

The Summer with Carmen

A sunny day on a queer beach in Athens and two friends' attempt to turn one of their personal experiences into a film script.
Country

Romania

Genre

Love

Duration

115 min

Release date

2024

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Catalin Rotaru, Gabi Sarga Where Elephants Go

Where Elephants Go

A girl battling cancer, a mother trying to provide for her, and a mysterious, reclusive playwright: all play an important role in each other's lives.

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Competition

Restlessly ambitious, emerging directors never fail to surprise with their early mastery and stylistic distinctiveness. These women and men are keen to explore the possibilities of visual language, to reflect boldly on complicated social issues, to let sensitivity and a tenderly romantic attitude in. Most importantly, they offer audiences a fresh perspective and portend a bright future for Europe’s auteur cinema.

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Critics' Choice

Always drawing some of the largest crowds to the cinemas, the Critics’ Choice programme is back this year with the favourites of film critics writing for a variety of prestigious publications. This breathtaking selection includes films that tell extraordinary stories using unique forms and genres. Both renowned and emerging filmmakers find their place here.

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