Short films

The bird’s placebo

Yahya, a young man in a wheelchair from a marginalized neighborhood In Tunisia’s capital, dreams of crossing the Mediterranean. As he grapples with his reality, a strange and transformative encounter sets him on a new path. It is a modern fable exploring migration, youth culture, And the fluidity of identity rotoscope and 3D animation.

(日本語) Rami Jarboui / 0:19:51 / Tunisia, Qatar / Animation / 2025

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Dëmm

Grieving her mother’s death, 17-year-old Mati is drawn to a mysterious group of soul-eating women, and begins to transform.

Aida Captijn / 0:17:00 / Senegal, Switzerland / Drama / 2025

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Salt of Our Sea

On a sunlit vacation in Alexandria, Layla quietly observes her parents’ crumbling marriage. Amid the tension, her bond with Nour offers a sense of freedom and intimacy missing at home, leading her to navigate the delicate line between rebellion, self-discovery, and the awakening of first love shaped by sea, salt and forbidden longing.

Nada Bedair / 00:18:38 / Egypt, United States, Qatar / Drama / 2026

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Featuring Omar Sy ("The Intouchables" "Lupin")

PATIENCE (SABALI)

Patience which comes from Sabali in Arabic, tells the story of Moudou’s exodus and the resilience of his migration. It follows his clandestine odyssey, his struggle for love, and above all, his patience.

Valentin Guiod / 00:11:47 / Algeria, France, Senegal / Drama / 2024

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Noise & Neighbours

Noise & Neighbours is the story of a bored little girl, and a man who has given up. When Bolelo gets a piano, everything changes.
Helmut bangs at the ceiling to stop her playing. Their battle of noise becomes a conversation, turning enemies into friends.

Liza Ludick / 00:21:07 / South Africa / Drama / 2024

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