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All Soul’s Day by Aleksandra Terpinska
The Parakeets by Julie Voisin

All Soul’s Day
Poland
On her eighteenth birthday, Lena is trying to bond with her family, but as usual, they seem to be ignoring her. It also happens to be All Soul’s Day, a time for contacting the dead and getting together to return to one’s roots. Lena set out in search for her long-lost father. Events of the day transpire that ultimately lead her to reassess what family truly means. Written and directed by Aleksandra Terpinska. Principal cast: Jasmina Polak, Ewa Dalkowska, Anatol Fuksiewicz and Marcin Banaszewski.

The Parakeets
France
Lili, an ill young woman going through cancer treatment, is faced one morning with the sudden loss of her hair. She cannot bring herself to leave her apartment. Her best friend proposes a radical solution: to give Lili a radical makeover from head to toe. Lili agrees to be transformed. Little does she know that this makeover will fundamentally change not only her day, but also her life. When your inhibitions are the last things you have to lose, that’s when freedom begins. Written and directed by Julie Voisin. Principal cast: Marie Kremer, Julie Voisin, Bruno Debrandt, Helmi Dridi and Tathieu Simonet.
– To learn more about the film, go to thealternative.in.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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What Can I Wish You Before the Fight? by Sofia Babluani
After the Class by Fereshteh Parnian Zad

What Can I Wish You Before the Fight?
France
Marie, adopted at the age of five under strange circumstances, lives in the French countryside with her father and younger sister. Unable to talk since the day she arrived, her father encourages the slow progress she is making with her speech therapist. One fateful evening, the family finds a strange young girl hiding in their barn. On the run from the law, this stranger will change Marie’s life forever and bring her hidden past into sharp focus. Written and directed by Sofia Babluani. Principal cast: Aziza Arslanova, Liana Babluani, Jean-Louis Coulloc’h and Nastassia Legrand.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

After the Class
Iran
In this emotionally nuanced family drama, a high school teacher’s day begins with the good news of a promotion. But later, her independently minded daughter brings less welcome news. A universal story about what freedom and independence means for a modern day woman. Written, edited and directed by Fereshteh Parnian Zad. Principal cast: Fereshsteh Sadr Orafaei and Sadaf Sadri.
– Watch the trailer below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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No Mail by Kenn and Simon MacRae
Amber Amulet by Matthew Moore

No Mail
Australia
Small minds in a small town attempt to ostracize the new postman, who happens to be Muslim, and their actions divide the town. When the postman’s co-workers rally behind him the residents are forced to face the same exclusion they imposed on him. Be careful what you wish for because there is a good chance you’ll get it. Directed by Kenn and Simon MacRae. Principal cast: Rodney Afif, Martin Vaughan, Fiona Press and Susie Porter.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Amber Amulet
Australia
Meet Liam, a lonely twelve year old boy whose alter ego is the Masked Avenger, a superhero with powers so potent, not even he can fully comprehend their extent. Dressed in his superhero outfit and accompanied by his best friend, Richie the Power-Beagle, the Masked Avenger roams his neighborhood putting things right. There is a damsel in distress in the house down the block. It’s time to spring into action. This is the story about a special amulet made of amber and the potential that is locked inside all of us to do good. Written, produced and directed by Matthew Moore. The film won the top prize at the Berlin International Film Festival 2013. Based on the short story by Craig Silvey. Principal cast: Ed Oxenbould, Genevieve Hegney (who also coproduced and wrote the film), Eliza Logan and Nash Edgerton.
– Watch the trailer below.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Kimono by Maurice Hubner
Other Lives by Eirik Tveiten

Kimono
Germany
Looking for something to eat, a homeless woman sneaks into a man’s apartment. She likes it so much she decides to secretly live there. A story about two lonely strangers with an even stranger relationship. Directed by Maurice Hubner. Principal cast: Hannah Binder and Helge Gutbrod.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the filmmaker’s website at maurice-huebner.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Other Lives
Norway
Two apartments. Same floors. Directly opposite from one another across the alley. In one lives an older couple stuck in a routine. In the other, a young couple at the beginning of their lives together. They both watch each other’s relationships unfold from their kitchen windows, longing to switch places. The grass always looks greener on the other side. Directed by Eirik Tveiten. Principal cast: Anneke von der Lippe, Julia Bache-Wiig, Daniel Gjerde and Lars Sorbo.
– Watch the trailer at filmarkivet.no.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Your Place? by Sylvia Borges

Your Place?
Germany
How much would you trust a stranger? Freya meets Max on the dance floor. There’s an immediate connection and attraction. When the lights switch on in the nightclub and the crowd disperses, she makes him an unusual offer which is a bigger, more exciting adventure than a normal one night stand. Written and directed by Sylvia Borges. Principal cast: Katrin Buehring and Bjoern von der Wellen.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the filmmaker’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker at youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Great Adventures by Gerard Lambkin
Grandpa and Me and a Helicopter to Heaven by Johan Palmgren and Asa Blanck
Cold Blood by Martin Thibaudeau

Great Adventures
Australia
Grandma thinks Billy and his granddad are in the living room. She couldn’t be more wrong. A sweeping suburban epic that celebrates the power of imagination and the bond between generations. Produced and directed by Gerard Lambkin. Principal cast: Levi Miller, Jack Henry, Anthony Edwards and Colleen Saunders.
– Watch a clip from the film, below.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– Visit the filmmaker’s website at gerardlambkin.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Grandpa and Me and a Helicopter to Heaven
Sweden
The relationship between a remarkably perceptive young boy and his wise, bedridden grandfather overflows with humor, warmth and love. They share jokes, talk love, sex and politics, and enjoy each other’s company as only best friends can. As the old man senses that he has reached the end of his days, he takes his grandson into the forest in search of a special mushroom. With a light touch and an extraordinary sense for the fleeting moments in life, the film offers a moving reflection on being young and old; living and dying; and the legacy we leave behind. Directed by Johan Palmgren and Asa Blanck.
– Watch the again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Cold Blood
Canada
A stressed and exhausted mother brings her terrified son to the hospital. A poignant tale about the sacrifices we unquestionably make for family. Written and directed by Martin Thibaudeau. Principal cast: Julie Roussel and Andre Kasper Kolstad.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Learn more about the film at exposurefilm.ca.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Dotty by Mick Andrews and Brett O’Gorman
Kiruna Kigali by Goran Kapetanovic

Dotty
Australia
Sitting on her bed in a nursing home, a stubborn old woman struggles to send an important text message to her daughter. When her morning cup of tea arrives, Dotty manages to rope someone else into her endless battle with her cell phone. Through stubborn persistence, love conquers technology. Directed by Mick Andrews and Brett O’Gorman. Principal cast: Joyce Irving and Alison Bruce. Joyce fulfilled a lifelong dream of acting in a movie. It took her 91 years to do it, but she did it.
– Watch the film, below.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker at youtube.com.
– Watch an interview with the actress at 3news.co.nz.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Kiruna Kigali
Sweden / Rwanda
In the midst of a snowstorm, a woman is driving her way to the hospital in Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden. Under the scorching sun in a remote village near Kigali, Rwanda, another woman is being carried to the nearest hospital on a stretcher by the village boys. Two single mothers to be on the verge of giving birth are separated by thousands of miles, but share the same fear of childbirth and being a single parent. Written, produced and directed by Goran Kapetanovic. Principal cast: Malin Crepin, Mukundente Fiona and Assad Kasasa.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the film’s website at kirunakigali.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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The Voorman Problem by Mark Gill
The Big Leap by Kristoffer Rus

The Voorman Problem
England
Doctor Williams is called in to examine the enigmatic Mr. Voorman, a prisoner with a peculiar problem — he believes he is a god. The doctor must decide on the sanity of Mr. Voorman. Is he a faker or a lunatic? Diagnose him insane and they can ship him off to the asylum and he’ll be out of their hands. But before making a decision, the doctor has several questions in relation to Voorman’s claim: why would a god choose to be straitjacketed in a prison and why do all the inmates believe his claim? The 2014 Academy Award nominated short was written and directed by Mark Gill. Principal cast: Martin Freeman (Sherlock! and The Hobbit) and Tom Hollander.
– Visit the film’s website at thevoormanproblem.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker at forbes.com.
– To read interviews with the filmmaker, go to rwufilm.blogspot.com and studiosystemnews.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Big Leap
Poland / Sweden
Three people meet atop a skyscraper. They have the same intention – to commit suicide due to a major financial crisis. The conflict quickly escalates when they discover that they all represent a different conviction about the afterlife. The believer, the agnostic and the atheist know the only way to find out the truth is to take The Big Leap. Written and directed by Kristoffer Rus. Principal cast: Gustaf Skarsgård, Tilly Scott Pedersen and Arkadiusz Jakubik.
– Visit the film’s website at bigleapthemovie.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– To learn more about the film, go to prasaifilm.pl and media.atmgrupa.pl.
– Watch a behind the scenes of this film at vimeo.com.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker at youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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43,000 Feet by Campbell Hooper
Explosions by Christopher Frey
Bridge by Jochen Fitzherbert

43,000 Feet
New Zealand
You think you’ve got problems? When statistician John Wilkins is sucked out of a plane at 43,000 feet, he calculates that he has exactly 3 minutes 48 seconds before he hits the ground. Realizing he has several minutes before impact, he reflects on his past, formulates a plan to survive the fall, and rehearses what he will say to the media afterwards. Directed by Campbell Hooper. Principal cast: Dylan Pharazyn.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Explosions
Australia
As gravity appears to fail all around them, the inhabitants of a neighborhood begin to mysteriously float into the sky. After failing to save her boyfriend from this phenomenon, will she succumb to the same fate? The visually stunning film is a haunting and poetic look at loss. Written, directed and produced by Christopher Frey. Principal cast: Tegan Crowley.
– Watch the film again, below.
– Visit the filmmaker’s website at christopherfrey.com.au.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Bridge
New Zealand
A woman finds herself alone after dark waiting for a train on an empty platform… or so she thinks. She starts to run as she is pursued by a faceless stranger. She slips and is knocked out. When she wakes up, her world is truly upside down and she must decide if it’s time to let go of the past. Written and directed by Jochen Fitzherbert. Principal cast: Will Wallace and Sara Wiseman.
– Watch a clip from the film, below.

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