Synopsis

A group of ex-political prisoners gather in an attempt to reconstruct the interrogation center at Almascobia prison. All of them were detained there. As during their detention a black hood was covering their faces none of them knows for sure the real structure of the center. The attempt of rebuilding the center to re-perform an actual story was a unique journey to them in which they had to face their memories, deep emotions and fears.

Aida by Maysoon Elmassry

Aida; the oldest flower vendor in Alexandria has been roaming the city streets for the past 50 years. Aida is a familiar face for the city residents, yet they don't know much about her, a face that holds within a long history of untold stories.

The Rifle, The Jackal, The Wolf and The Boy by Oualid Mouaness

In a rural forest in Lebanon, two brothers cross the line when they use a household rifle without their father’s consent to unsettling results.

Under the Robes by Michel Zarazir

Monsignor Isidore visits an isolated convent in order to announce it's closing down. During the visit he steps on a land mine. Panic ensues and faith is tested.

Mare Nostrum by Rana Kazkaz, Anas Khalaf

A taut thriller about a Syrian father’s decision on the shore of the Mediterranean that could endanger his daughter’s life.

Synopsis

A new documentary from Cultures of Resistance Films, showcases the non-violent creative resistance in Burkina Faso. A small, landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso is home to a vibrant community of artists and engaged citizens, and provides an example of the type of political change that can be achieved when people come together. It is an inspiration, not only to the rest of Africa but also to the rest of the world.

The Crossing by Ameen Nayfeh

When Shady and his Sister Maryam are very excited to visit their sick grandfather on the other side of the wall, their elder brother Mohammeh, arrives in a hurry with the permit to cross. They arrive to the checkpoint, but having a permit sometime is not enough to let them pass!

Memory of A Fish by Yousef Salhi

Sami always tries to remember things, but his memory doesn’t always help. However, Sami's memory problem doesn't bother him, unlike his sister Yara who’s always making fun of him. How will Sami react when his mother tries to make a solution?

And an Image Was Born by Firas Khoury

Two year-old Razi loves to hear the story of "The Monster". The story is an allegory of the Palestinian problem but Razi is too young to comprehend the political association, he just wants to imagine and live through its details over and over again. The narrator has his own film in his head.

Bonboné by Rakan Mayasi

A Palestinian inmate serving time in an Israeli jail receives a visit from his wife, and she devises a bold and crafty operation to fulfill their secret desires.

The Shutter by Bilal Krunz

A foreign woman visits a refugee camp to take photos. A child who is fond of photography notice and follows her closely.

Madam El by Laila Abbas

Nader and Abed roam the mountains and dig through caves, looking for historical remains. The two boys deliver the pieces they find to an antiques' dealer, who gives them very little money in return. What they find in one remote cave will challenge their friendship. Things become more complicated when adults force themselves into the simple world of the two boys.

Ten Bell Tolls by Eli Rezik

The story of Elias, a 10 year-old reticent orphan living with his grandparents; a priest and a delusional grandmother. Due to unfortunate events, Elias must face the bitterness of life while dealing with his troubled grandmother and the people trying to separate them from each other.

Swing by Shadi Habib Allah

Siblings Muhand and Rasha move to a new village and are subjected to ridicule and scorn as the local children know that their mother was murdered by their father in an "honor killing".
 

Between Two Deaths by Amir Fakhreddin

Kameel and Zenab are two Syrian farmers living under Israeli occupation in the Occupied Golan Heights. The two are torn between the echoes of the constant shelling in Syria, and decades old Israeli forced occupation.

The Day My Father Dies by Nayef Hammoud

Saleh is an acting student in Paris, who returns to his hometown, Haifa, in order to work on a play based on a eulogy to his father, Amar.

Synopsis

Domestic work is a real market in Lebanon, segmented according to the national and ethnic origins of the workers and in which the Lebanese employer is master. Zein owns a domestic worker agency in Beirut. He arranges for Asian and African women to work in Lebanese households and assists his clients in choosing “mail-order” housemaids that will best suit their needs. Advertisement, justice and police are on his side. He decides to open his agency for the film.

Synopsis

16 year-old Habib dreams of becoming a veterinarian. He has not yet been able to study for his hoped-for profession, but he has bought a sheep named El Bouq. His hope? Training the animal to become a fighting champion. Meanwhile, 42-year-old Samir no longer has any dreams, other than to make enough money by selling sheep that he can survive the hardships of daily life. With the Eid celebration coming closer, Samir has a unique opportunity to maximise his profits, as everyone in the country will be buying sheep for slaughter. But for Habib, it’s another story…

Synopsis

To Kyma. A rescue in the Aegean Sea tells the story of a great feat achieved by a group of Spanish volunteers lifeguards who have moved to the Greek island of Lesbos on the wake of the current refugees crisis. Their full vocation of service, altruism and professionalism have made them beloved heroes in the island and even abroad. They are on a mission: with very small means, they challenge the sea to save the lives of another kind of heroes, those thousands of economic migrants and refugees who cross the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece every day by precarious dinghies. It is a dangerous and sorrowful journey, but they finally step European land.

Synopsis

Topper is an optimistic young boy with a vivid imagination. He is also in love with Cilla, but she thinks he’s very crazy. One day Topper finds a pencil and draws a rhino that comes to life! This changes everything

Animation, 60 minutes, Denmark