Watching a competitive program of short feature films. Day 2.

The schedule of competitive screenings of short films for June 27:

"Not Far from Here" (Russia)

Description:A man goes to kill his best friend because his wife cheated on him with him. But an unexpected meeting with a mysterious traveling companion makes you see the personal drama from a different point of view.

Directed by Timur Chopliani, 21min., 2023, Russia

"Boundaries of the Mind" (Germany/North Macedonia)

Description:In the heart of the old town, a chance meeting between a photographer and a mysterious girl leads to a night of shared intimacy and connection, but with the onset of morning, a hidden truth is revealed, casting a shadow over their romance.The film "The Boundaries of the Mind" is an exploration of the intricacies of love, loss and a journey through the maze of memory and grief.

Directed by Alexandra Kardalevska, 6min., 2024, Germany/North Macedonia, Russian premiere

"Matryoshka" (Cube)

Description:A woman in an apocalyptic world experiences a painful event over and over again, trying to resolve it.

Directed by Joseph Ros, 5min., 2023, Cuba, Russian premiere

"The First woman on the Russian Throne" (Russia)

Description:The year is 1689. Moscow. Ambitious and determined Sofia, who came to power through a brutal coup and has been ruling for seven years, is defeated in the struggle for power. All the supporters left the princess and joined Peter in the Trinity, and her beloved is awaiting execution. Princess Sophia's days on the throne are numbered...

Directed by Andrey Archakov, 17min., 2024, Russia, Russian premiere

"An Artist's Curse" (Australia)

Description:When an evil creature settles into the works of a 10-year-old girl, her fate is sealed, and the trauma she received in childhood echoes in her life. Art and horror collide when a girl becomes a mother and desperately tries to come to terms with her hallucinations and the shocking truth about her daughter.

DirectorStephen Jay Mikhalevich, 10min., 2024, Australia, Russian premiere

Total running time: 60 min.

Films are presented by authors online and offline – director Timur Chopliani (Russia), director Andrey Archakov (Russia).

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