The Red Balloon

Sexo & Beethoven - O Reencontro

January 1997 •Portuguese

Two straight (but not really) guys invite two naive (but not really) prostitutes for a night of sex. In the preliminary conversations, a little poetry, a lot of philosophy and heavy doses of vulgarity, all with Beethoven in the background. But when it comes to sex, the truth comes out.

On This Island

September 2012 •English

Set in a satirical vision of modern Britain, Hadrian is a young and ambitious civil servant who arranges to receive Greek lessons in preparation for a government promotion which will see him steer British economic policy throughout Greece. But when he meets his teacher Maria, she asks that instead of payment, Hadrian exchanges an hour of his time each week to help her prepare for a citizenship exam that offers potential promotion from Class B to Class A immigrant.

Lookouts

August 2016 •English

On their final trial as village Lookouts, a troop of young scouts are ambushed by the very creature they were hunting. After a violent battle the lone survivor, Pehn, escapes into the shadows of the Eyrewood, a mysterious and deadly forest that is home to all manner of wild creatures. The most horrifying of all is the Basilisk, a winged titan with the power to turn its prey into stone. This is the beast the troop of "Lookouts" were seeking, and now it hunts for Pehn. With guidance from the stories foretold by his Mother and words or warning passed down from his mentor, Pehn struggles to find the courage he'll need to confront his fate and defeat the horrifying creature that pursues him.

Spoilers

February 2016 •English

Short film about the budding relationship between Leon and Felix, two people who meet unexpectedly and discover they share a lot in common.

Before Mars

October 2016 •English

This is the backstory of Hana and Joon Seung, characters in the series "MARS" on Nat Geo. The twin sisters are struggling to fit into their new home and find a ham radio, allowing them to develop a friendship with a female astronaut..

A Sign of Things

September 2021 •English

A seemingly mundane evening in suburbia is disrupted by an unforeseen event.

Separate Sights

February 2020 •English

A story about loneliness, acceptance and re-discovering the wonderful dream-like adventure of a child's imagination.

Run(a)way Arab

March 2018 •English

A queer Arab boy, Nazeem, looks up to his Muslim mother with awe. Later in life, it is only through being a drag queen that he holds on to their lost and fraught connection.

Blood Out of a Stone

March 2018 •English

A young man is forced out of his comfort zone when he goes on an unconventional date.

Wer ist Zoé?

October 2014 •German

Julia, 28, lives a double life as Escort and tells her daughter Lilli, 10, that she works as a secret agent.

Nha Mila

August 2020 •Portuguese

After fourteen years away from her homeland, Salomé is forced to return to Cape Verde to see her dying brother. During her stopover at Lisbon airport, Águeda, a cleaning lady, recognizes Salomé as "Mila", her childhood friend. Águeda invites Salomé to leave the airport and spend the stopover at her home, with the women of her family. The neighborhood transports her on a spiritual journey, whose destination reveals a painful bond with her homeland.

Bethlehem 2001

August 2020 •Arabic

While reflecting on the present, a young Palestinian recalls childhood memories of the military invasion and siege of Bethlehem. By trying to understand how his parents led him though those difficult times, he hopes to find the strength and support he needs to cope with the present.

Big Words From A Small Man

June 2022 •Hebrew

our short stories interlaced to create a surreal world of absurdity, in which characters try to find connections in the mundane.

A Fuckboi Story

Invalid date •Spanish

Ulises meets again with David one night in a street in the center of Madrid. An inevitable return to the dynamics of the past will make him wonder if it is possible that this relationship has a future.

The Lights

December 2018 •Russian

The story of friendship, help and the importance of maintaining family ties. We really want to give each of you a fairy tale. It's time to go home!

Il colore rosa

November 2022 •Italian

In Private

September 2017 •English

Two couples get together for Christmas dinner, and are put at odds, when a texting error reveals more than intended.

Session Man

January 1991 •English

When personal and creative differences threaten to destroy a musical supergroup during the recording of an album, studio guitar player McQueen is brought in to smooth out the tracks. Soon he is reconsidering the direction of his life as he dreams of the elusive brass ring.

Swan Song

January 1992 •English

An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Shut Up Haters

January 2019 •Swedish

Maja (22) lives in Stockholm, Sweden, but a death within the family forces her back to her hometown of Pajala. In Pajala, her sister Sofia lives with the troubadour Johan. After the funeral, Sofia will accompany Johan on a summer tour around Tornedalen, and Maja decides to come along. It will be a journey where questions about their origin and the future of the Tornedal will be put on their head.