Material Conditions (United Kingdom) by Ben Collier

Home video fragments render the story of a former teenage gang member as he reflects on how structural inequalities shaped his mindset and reality growing up in a deprived area of South London.

Running time: 00:07:45

Hooked (United Kingdom) by Glen Fulthorpe

Journey with Glen, a resilient filmmaker, as he navigates the haunting past of heroin addiction in his family. Through intimate interactions with figures from his past and stark archival footage, Glen seeks understanding, healing, and redemption, not only for himself but to offer a beacon of hope to others entrapped in the harrowing world of substance abuse.

Running time: 00:28:12

About You ? (Belgium) by Olivier Praet

« About you ? » is a portrait in two acts, it is a story of mental illness and brotherhood. In 2016 and 2020, I meet my brother Martin with a camera. He talks about is daily life, I question him about his schizphrenia, we go back to significant times of his past years. It comes out as an intimate and touching encounter.

Running time: 00:34:52

To the embers (France) by Morgane Ambre

Seven years ago, I was raped by a boy I really liked. Three years ago, he wrote me a letter to take responsibility for his actions. This film is our open letter to rape culture.

Running time: 00:28:55