
COMPETITiON FiLMS 5

albasti
iMGE oZBiLGE and SiNE oZBiLGE (co-director)
'Albasti' tells the story of a controversial female demon who hides in caves in the forests of Turkey. This mythical creature is regarded, on the one hand, as a benevolent spirit who helps pregnant women during childbirth, but, on the other hand, as a malevolent force that causes miscarriages. According to legend, Albasti was a marginalized midwife who was able to terminate unwanted pregnancies. / experimental, 6’

still life
NATASJA BRiERS
In an authoritarian dystopia where silence is the imposed norm, Eris discovers a secret resistance trying to keep expression and art alive. Her brother Silas, an enforcer of the regime, is determined to silence them. A dark fairy tale about the importance of freedom of expression. / fiction, 23'

absence
LEX MONTENY
A man immerses himself in animation techniques as he comes to terms with the loss of a loved one. / animation, 8’

HEAVEN WiLL WAiT
SiLVER TJEPKEMA
Between Amsterdam and Brussels, a group of young women walk the thin line between desire and fear. At first glance they come across as assertive and untouchable; they test boundaries and are confident about their sexuality. But something lies hidden behind that tough exterior. / documentary, 17'

A SPRiNG CHRONiCLE OF A WALKiNG DEAD’S FAMiLY
Lili HiriART
When Maia returns to her parents' home, she finds her mother and brother there, waiting for news about her father, who is in the hospital. / fiction, 15'