La Barbarie (The Barbarity) – directed by Marco Cano
In search of a better life in the United States, a Haitian family ventures through the depths of the Darién jungle. A tragic event midway will alter their fate and reveal to them the darkest side of human nature.
A Frog Sits in Water – directed by Dylan Friese-Greene
A Frog Sits in Water is an experimental film exploring human complacency in the face of disaster. Set during an all-consuming heatwave, the film follows a lone figure spiraling into psychosis as the world boils and rots around him. Surrounded by spinning fans, he blocks out the sunlight and plays his saxophone in a desperate attempt to to drown out reality and retreat inward.
The Protagonist – directed by Christian Borchers
FEATURE PRESENTATION
Four protagonists, whose stories are entangled: the skateboarder, Frank; his best friend, Gonzo; the woman in blue pajamas, Kim; and the cleaner, Khoung.