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6SENSE

6SENSE tells the story of a rural musician from South Africa, who, while dealing with his decline into blindness, finds his hidden talent in music production shining a light on

A RADICAL DUET

Taking place in post World War II London, the film recreates the radical anti-colonial sphere in the city at that time. Two important figures come together, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and Sylvia

APRÈS L’AURORE

The light of dawn rises over imposing tower blocks in a rose-colored sky, marking the start of an odyssey in a public housing district. The story follows three intertwined lives:

AXIS MUNDI

Paraplegic talk show host Nora De Vos was once the “Queen of Talk TV”. But with her ratings plummeting, the network wants to cancel her show. Nora, however, has other

BEYOND THE RING

In the South Africa township of Khayelitsha, a young female boxer confronts the spectre of gender-based violence by immersing herself in the world of boxing, seeking empowerment and courage in

BONI & WES – A TRUE LOVE STORY

Told in their own words, Boni Mnisi and Wes Leal reflect on their experience as an openly queer couple at an all-girls, Christian school in Johannesburg, South Africa. We learn

BONNARIEN

Mauricette Bonnarien’s surname means “no good” in English, and she’s determined to change it. As a slam poet, Mauricette understands the power of words to cause harm. She decides to

DES RÊVES EN BATEAUX PAPIERS

It’s been five years since Edouard’s wife left him and their daughter Zara. The only contact they’ve had from her since then is a cassette received a long time ago.

KEEPING TIME

  The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra has been a legendary presence in Los Angeles’s avant-garde jazz community for over sixty years. However, since the death of its founder, pianist and

MAMA DAN SO QUE SORRISO

A deceased mother lives on, embodied in the blowing wind and the rising tide of a full moon night. To grieve and properly bid farewell, Isabel Cardoso decides to share

MAWIMBI

Kazungu's return home for his mother's funeral marks a tense reunion with his father, whom he hasn't seen in eight years. Indifferent to his father's announcement that he plans to

MBOKODO

"Ukuqoqisa" is a traditional form of storytelling by children, using collected stones and rocks as the subjects of their stories. It also serves as an indigenous form of play, where

MIDDEL VAN ÊRENS

After a family tragedy, a man attempts to guide his son into manhood through a series of hunting trips at the request of his overbearing and traditional father. His father's

NO, YOU’RE AMAZING!

A girls’ night turns into a bar fight when two women refuse to take each other’s compliments.

NOËL AU CONTINENT

During his annual gift-delivery tour, Santa Claus passes through Africa. He is captivated not only by the delicious local dishes but also by the warmth and hospitality of the people.

NYA

NYA

Set in the suburbs of Algeria in 1994, the story follows Anya, a seven-year-old girl who delights in the simple joys of childhood, blissfully unaware of the civil war raging

PACIFIC CLUB

In 1979, the Pacific Club was opened in the basement of La Défense - the business district of Paris. It was the first nightclub for Arabs from the suburbs; a

QENAWY

Abdel Elsabour, not yet 20, lives in Upper Egypt, isolated from the city, striving to capture shots for “Al-Marmah.” This film showcases the annual celebrations in Upper Egypt, featuring horse

REHEARSAL

 How do you stage a miracle healing? Protagonists are cast and different variations are tried out, improved and discarded. Boundaries dissolve between church and theatre, faith and credibility.

RIEL

Set in contemporary Southern Africa, “RIEL” follows an aging Khoekhoe matriarch. She invites her granddaughter to participate in the iconic riel dance, hoping to strengthen their bond and share the

SPIDER’S BLANKET

Spider’s Blanket captures the liminal space of consciousness, dreams, and immersion. The film is a careful meditation on routine chores and the trance of fetching water at dawn. Through the

STERO

Speaking Kiswahili on the school grounds is against the language policy. For Bruce Koech, this repressive Anglo-Western education system goes against his rebellious spirit. With the heart of a warrior

STRAATROTTE

Ebi, Zac and Nat, three homeless kids, want to pull off a major con to get Zac, who is almost blind, the special glasses he needs. The plan: birdnap the

THE TOWN

Lesedi spends her days aimlessly throwing stones at passing cars, yearning for something to disrupt her monotony. One day, a car unexpectedly breaks down, causing her to fear she might

THIRST.

After crash landing on a deserted planet earth, a pilot treks across the scorching desert in search of water. Her THIRST leads her to an oasis, where she meets a

TIME AND TIDE

A pair of hopeless romantics navigate love and life in the big city. Mali, an addict, and Archie, who cleans yachts at the local dock to support their meagre existence,

UMLINDELO

“Umlindelo” centres on two sisters mourning their father’s loss, navigating the contrasting memories they hold of him. The film delves into the relationship between memory and grief, shaped by their

UNTITLED SKATES

"Untitled Skates" is a short documentary offering a glimpse into the world of female skaters in South Africa. Amidst the male-dominated skateboarding scene, these young women defy stereotypes and pursue

VOLLE BORS

Eva, a young poet in her 20s, sits in a genetic counsellor’s office, overwhelmed by the high risk of breast cancer due to her family history. Testing positive, she faces

WHAT DID YOU DREAM?

It's the summer school holidays in 1990 South Africa, and 11-year-old Boipelo returns to her grandmother Koko’s house in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. The country is on the brink of democracy, and

ZANATANY, L’EMPREINTE DES LINCEULS ESSEULES

December 1976, a three-day revolt erupts in the small town of Majunga, Madagascar. Ali, a widower, is caught in an abrupt and violent turmoil between communities. His first and only

2024 THEMES

Welcome to our collection of short films exploring diverse themes.

2024 DIRECTORS

Adiel Goliot

Chris Kets

Cyrielle Raingou