Beat the Devil

Where the Penguins Fly

July 2008 •Croatian

On the same day several interrelated characters try to change their own lives and, in the process, change the lives of others.

Tango apasionado

June 2006 •German

In 'Tango Apasionado' we get to know two men struggling with their relationship. We don't know much about them - all we get is a glimpse of their desires and routines. We might find out that they are only part of a game we call filmmaking. Yet our watching their little dance is all too real...

Across the Street

February 2024 •English

A teen attempts to befriend her crush who lives across the street. However, the only time they see each other is the brief walk from the front door to their cars on their way to school.

Time for Love

April 2018 •English

Two men hold hands in a public place, but even in 2018, something’s not quite right.

Headlong

October 2012 •French

On the occasion of a dance competition a young ballet dancer is in a foreign place. Alone in his hotel room loneliness overpowers him, until he meets a stranger on the run.

The Pledge

July 1982 •English

Three criminals pledge to free the soul of their friend from his gibbeted corpse in this short film based on 'The Highwayman' by Lord Dunsany.

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus: The Movie

October 1998 •English

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus: The Movie is a short film adaptation of the game, consisting of modified cutscenes along with additional footage made specifically for the film. After the destruction of Rupture Farms and the liberation of his fellow Mudokons, Abe unearths another sinister secret ingredient - the Magog Cartel are digging up their ancestors' bones, so he sets out with his friends to put a stop to the industrial menace once again, the only way he knows how - terrorism!

Suddenly Last Summer

November 2012 •Korean

Sang-woo knows his teacher's secret: a visit to a gay bar. Kyeong-hoon and Sang-woo embark on a journey about their sexuality and their relationship and their place in society.

The Crown Prince

January 1988 •English

Frank Robinson abuses his wife verbally and batters her physically, with frightening consequences not only for her, but also for their sons, Billy and Freddy. This thought-provoking drama delves into the complexities teenagers encounter when faced with such issues, highlighting the beginning of a healing journey for this family.

Mythical Woman

May 2014 •Faroese

Seals were believed to be former human beings who voluntarily sought death in the ocean. Once a year, on the Thirteenth night, they were allowed to come on land, strip off their skins and amuse themselves as human beings, dancing and enjoying themselves. This short film explores the legend of Kópakonan, literally meaning “the Seal Woman”, one of the best-known folktales in the Faroe Islands.

Dalen

October 2021 •Welsh

After the sudden death of her mum, Fflur grapples with her grief, and a geranium that has taken on the embodiment of her mother. As time moves on it's clear that both her and the plant are lost in time. Can she bury her sorrow and learn to live again?

Dad

September 2018 •English

Jude wasn't like the rest of the kids on his street - he spent most of 1994 in a pair of his mum's tights, pretending to be Christopher Dean, much to his dad's annoyance. When dad finally snaps, the result is somewhat unexpected.

Diabla

November 2019 •Spanish

After surviving assault, an enigmatic 17-year-old Mexican girl finds retribution through her untapped female power and local witch culture.

Paul and Virginie

October 2014 •French

Paul lives alone with his mother Virginie. Weakened by disease, she is unable to go about their daily life anymore. Paul, driven by the unbreakable bond of love that exists between him and his mother, tries to take matters into his own hands.

Ánimo valiente

June 2014 •English

A father and his daughter have an incident with a violent man...

The Pig Child

September 2014 •English

A scientist makes a reckless decision to carry on with an illegal surrogacy experiment, using her own body.

The Touching

July 2020 •Czech

Behind the closed doors of their room, two brothers share a secret of self-discovery. But when the elder Marek starts growing up, bringing his childish curiosity to an end, he realizes that they’ve crossed the boundaries of brotherly love – something that the younger David is still unable to understand...

Kiss Me Softly

June 2012 •Dutch

17 year old Jasper lives in a very grey, small town. In his family, he cannot be himself. Jasper's dad is a singer, named Lukkie Luk. All the attention in the family goes to his career. Jasper searches a way to handle this and is faced with the typical questions in the life of an adolescent. Questions that will not be answered when he stays in his own routine.

As Belas Cores do Nascer do Sol

January 2023 •Portuguese

Invincible Summer

February 2024 •French

Sixteen-year-old Clément spends a hot summer evening home alone by the pool. Determined to lose his virginity, he swipes through guys’ profiles on Grindr.