Short Competition : Turning the Tide

The films in this program focus on the beauty and fragile balance of nature. Embark on a journey through an ancient forest, where time seems to stand still, and experience the symphony of birdsong in a mesmerizing soundscape. Observe the complex relationship between humans and nature, and discover new ways to live in harmony with our surroundings.

Experimental cinema, hybrid documentaries, and film essays – in Screen 9 you will discover films that play with cinematic language, blurring the boundaries of genre and form. Here, warning sirens transform into music, Hamlet is reborn in the world of Grand Theft Auto, and post-socialist Romanian commercials tell tales of socialism and capitalism.

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.