Ode to friends
Friday, 13th December, 22h00 | 1h19m
Fórum Lisboa
Обіруч (Heart Hug) | 2023
Rimma Gefen
UKR | 8m | ANI
"Обіруч (Heart Hug)'' is a deeply moving film that explores the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through the lens of a lovely duo. The film is based on a true story about the power of human connection and the beautiful bond between an elderly woman named Lilia and her faithful companion, Max, a big orange dog. The film is a story of love, loss, and resilience, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the connections we create are our strengths.
The Insides of Our Lives | 2024
Misja Pekel
NLD | 50m | DOC
The Insides of Our Lives is a poetic blend that combines fiction with found footage. A selection from thousands of hours of found footage - mostly 8mm material - tells the coming-of-age story of two girls growing up along a border in Europe, as the border gradually drives them apart. The story sensitively portrays what it means to grow up in a world where one day fences appear, creating an 'us' and a 'them'. The film, though composed with footage of hundreds of different lives that have been filmed, is crafted in such a way that it feels like the life of one person.
Tem Gente que Fica | 2024
Diego Migliorini
PRT | 10m | FIC
Four friends, who were once five, gather for dinner. The empty chair does not seem to bother anyone, except for Maya, who wants things to be back as they were. But the friends, the restaurant, the town, and even Maya can’t be the same anymore.