BURSTING BUBBLES

Friday 25th 16:00 - 17:15

Dive into the raw and challenging moments of growing up, as this program reveals the darker sides of humanity and the trials of adolescence. Follow the journey of a 12-year-old Afghan refugee grappling with trauma, and watch a young boy face unexpected dangers in his attempt to impress a crush. Experience the chilling bond between a father and daughter as they confront their shared past, and find dark humor in a birthday surprise orchestrated by a recently released prisoner. Finally, witness a teenager's risky decision to steal alcohol for a party, and the unpredictable consequences that follow. "Bursting Bubbles" brings to light the fragile nature of innocence and the harsh realities that can shatter it.

We’ll have an intro before the beginning of the screening and a Q&A after.

A Clay Horse

A 12-year-old Afghan refugee. His father. His fractured radio. A world of noise with no voice. What traumas might a road from Kabul to Karachi hold? Aarash a 12-year-old Afghan refugee hasn't uttered a word or responded to since his reunion with his father in Pakistan. A conflict between the body and mind has entrapped the kid in a vicious cycle of order and chaos. Aarash's condition has left his father, Taheri confused and hopeless. While the only way for Aarash to runway from his traumas is to be with his best friend. A radio. A separation between the child and his only friend unfolds the truth about his journey from Kabul to Karachi.

Abdullah Khan, Canada, 2023, 18:00

Štarter

A young boy, David, urgently needs money to impress the girl he likes. In exchange for 20 coronas, he helps two men from the neighbourhood with a small favour. He has no idea how much danger he is putting himself in.

Péter Dóczé, Hungary, 2024, 12:00

STARS HAVE FALLEN

Late at night a young father comes home from a shift impatient to rest, unaware that his young daughter has devised a plan for him to deal with their shared trauma.

Alessandro Zoppo, Italy, 2024, 11:32

Áhčči - dad

A father returns from prison, and shows up unannounced to his sons birthday party. His untraditional birthday present shocks his mother-in-law.

Johannes Vang, Norway, 2024, 05:10