Strand 1: Sharing Memories followed by Q&A with directors - European Short Film Festival

Name: Strand 1: Sharing Memories followed by Q&A with directors - European Short Film Festival
Released: 2025-11-07
Duration: 1 h 53 min

Charting mental landscapes across a range of emotions, this collection of short films explores intergenerational trauma in seven European countries. From boundless animation to honest documentary and surrealist comedy, each film uncovers the impact of grief, trauma, and psychological conflict from a unique perspective. Papillon (Butterfly), dir. Florence Miaihe, France, 2024, Animation, 15 mins, Age Rating PG A man swims in the sea as memories rush back to him, tracing his lifelong connection to water, from childhood to adulthood Pembe Ay (Pink Moon), dir. Meray Diner, Cyprus, 2023, Documentary, 18 mins, Age Rating PG A woman travels from Scotland to her childhood home where she once had conflict with her father. With the family garden blooming, they begin to rediscover common ground Lukuauk (Keyhole), dir. Juri Krutii, Estonia, 2023, Fiction, 20 mins, Age Rating 12 Anastassia matures and starts to make decisions for herself, leading to disagreements with her mother. She must use her memories to guide her through grief. Fadir min Fadir (Father oh Father), dir. Julia í Kálvalíð, Faroe Islands, 2025, Fiction, Age Rating 12 A woman wishes to connect with her biological father, whom she never met and is now dead. With his remains beside her, she shows him where she grew up. Tri tičice (Three Birds), dir. Zarja Menart, Slovenia, 2024, Animation, 8 mins, Age Rating PG The wise bird wife sends three birds to guide the girl through the unknown dark landscapes of her inner world. Huzurevi (Nursing Home), dir. Ahmet Toklu, Turkey, 2021, Fiction, 11 mins, Age Rating 15 A worker in a nursing home struggles with her husband and money problems whilst battling cancer, pushing her to the edge of despair. Uogos (Cherries), dir. Vytautas Katkus, Lithuania, 2022, Fiction, 15 mins, Age Rating PG A retired father invites his son to help him to pick the cherry trees in the garden, allowing them to reflect on the time they have lost during the past thirty years.PT1H53MTBC 152025-11-07Strand 1: Sharing Memories followed by Q&A with directors - European Short Film Festival"Strand 1: Sharing Memories followed by Q&A with directors - European Short Film Festival"

Showtimes

November 7, 7:00 pm