Conversations on the way home

Fortaleza

May 2021 •Spanish

The Mango Tree

December 1977 •English

Jamie Carr is a young man growing up in Bundaberg, Northern Queensland during the closing years of World War I. Jamie, who is in his final year of high school, was brought up by his grandmother. Grandma Carr is known and loved by all in the town, and does her best to help Jamie through the emotional turmoil of adolescence and a society struggling under old traditions and beliefs in a new country.

The Way Way Back

June 2013 •English

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

Una Navaja Abierta

October 2024 •Spanish

Vincent, a sensitive young man who struggles with relationships, experiences an emotional breakdown after discovering that his best friend is dating the girl he likes.

Kidu

June 2018 •Malayalam

Five Class 11 students continue with their mischievous ways till a new teacher joins their school and puts her faith in them, despite the opposition from other faculty. While the boys change their ways, a shocking incident leaves a lasting impact in their lives.

Up the River

March 2015 •English

Away from the city for the weekend, Rebecca must choose between her fiance, Thomas, and his best friend, Willy.

What Price Innocence?

June 1933 •English

A young woman has to pay the price for fooling around with men.

Family

July 2008 •English

After suffering with the dire consequences of being in the closet, a group of lesbian friends forge a pact to deal with the dire consequences of coming out.

The Spider

Invalid date •English

A young man, living a double life, grapples with his identity and desires as his two worlds collide, forcing him to confront the painful realities of his fractured existence.

Sunday

July 2012 •Catalan

Sunday deals with the difficult situation of gays students in highschool.

Karuzela

May 2014 •Polish

Karuzela is a four person drama. It is a journey inside the souls of the main characters across the reefs of everyday dilemmas - the merry-go-round of life. An individual approach to the subject, obscure narration and absence of easy answers is what allows every viewer to embark on their own journey around the universal story told in the film. They are not even 30 years old and they have problems with finding work. When something comes their way, it is only a temporary 'junk contract'.The characters have to overcome their weaknesses and face the harsh reality.They are taking their life exams and do not want to make wrong choices again.This is a game witch will evoke emotions, allow to identify with the main characters and their complex world

What Girls Learn

October 2001 •English

Two teenage girls must come to terms with their stepfather when their mother is struck by illness.

Swiss Army Man

June 2016 •English

Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

The List Film

August 2014 •English

A film of the award winning live theatre production The List. A woman struggles to adjust to rural life with a young family in Quebec. Increasingly isolated, she keeps life in order through obsessive list making. As her marriage struggles she befriends Caroline. When Caroline requests a favour she adds it to her list. The difference between remembering to do it, and neglecting to take it seriously, becomes the difference between life and death. Produced in association with Screen Academy Scotland at Edinburgh Napier University.

Desiderium

September 2024 •English

Brendan and Casper, lifelong friends, seek refuge from their troubles by returning to Brendan's rural home for a break. However, their bond is tested as personal issues emerge. Brendan's troubled family situation threatens to disrupt their holiday, while Casper's own life is unraveling. Over the course of a weekend filled with alcohol, drugs, and adventures, the two must learn to communicate honestly with each other or risk the fallout.

I don't want to have to be loud

March 2024 •German

She is defined; from birth on. The role she has to play, who she is and what she is made of is not determined by her. If one’s own body and gender are a political issue, it is about time that one’s own voice is heard.

Hide and Seek

Invalid date •Spanish

Bauti loves playing with Sofi, his eldest sister, more than anything in the world! But everything changes when he gets some news from her.

Heartstone

December 2016 •Icelandic

A remote fishing village in Iceland. Teenage boys Thor and Christian experience a turbulent summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other discovers new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends and the harsh nature of Iceland takes back its rights, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.

Generation Necktie

Invalid date •English

A film crew follows three aimlessly idealistic skateboarders and their families as they claw for direction in their mundane suburban lives.

Beach Boy

January 2011 •German

It's mid-summer. Dimi has to spend the vacation with his older brother by the Baltic Sea. On a country road he meets beautiful Isabelle. He is fascinated by her, but disillusioned when they arrive at the campsite together: Isabelle is in a relationship, and her boyfriend is Dimis’ older brother Steffen. But Dimi doesn't give up and keeps on struggling for her attention. He shares an inflatable mattress with her, scares her in the shower and takes her on a boat trip. Even if Isabelle is unreachable for Dimi – in the end he will have reached something and will have made everyone reflect a little.