First Films
Six films by first-time filmmakers
showcasing new-generation short documentaries
Running time: 65 minutes
As a 10-year-old growing up in Africa, Rob-Jan, the son of European parents, never thought he would have to say goodbye.
Former Zaire, 10 minutes
Directed by Rob-Jan Lacombe
A prayer for a ‘Bright Future.’ Rose whispers a prayer for little Angela, who is turning six, that she will grow up happy in Belgium.
Belgium, 13 minutes
Directed by Niels Devlieghere
A Mexican paramedic and his relationship with death. A duel between the adrenaline when he turns on the siren and the emotional weariness from being the witness of countless tragedies.
Mexico, 9 minutes
Directed by Miguel López Valdivia
Confined to bed, 96-year-old Alicia is nearing the end of her life. Along with her appetite, she’s even lost her taste for desserts. But not her wit, surrounded by her loved ones.
Spain, 7 minutes
Directed by Alicia Moncholí
Martha talks about sometimes having no one to hang out with. She lives in the Inuit village of Aupaluk, population 200, in Nunavik. It’s a long wait for spring, on the edge of a frozen bay.
Quebec, 16 minutes
Directed by Sarah Baril Gaudet
Dorota is a Polish bodybuilding legend. What do strength and beauty mean to her?
Does bodybuilding equal giving up your femininity?
Poland, 7 minutes
Directed by Olo Pawluczuk
In breathless silence, freediver Tolga Taskin dares flirt with mermaids deep in mountain lakes.
Germany, 10 minutes
Directed by Bo Clausen
A ready-to-go screening package
Before your screening you will receive:
- your chosen film package subtitled in English (MP4 or DCP)
- a full promotional kit (trailers, photos, film summaries…)