Metamorphosis
Change brought about by the disappearance of glaciers, personal loss or the superstition of an entire village – these stories explore the deep process of transformation and the quest for a new understanding in an ever-changing reality.
Epilogue (row of dominoes)
Frozen piezo microphones thaw in the sun, their distorted sounds pointing to a global reality: while glaciers are melting, countries in the global south are coming under further pressure from climate change and economic crises.
| Cinematographer | Michael Dietrich |
| Director | Michael Dietrich |
| Editing | Michael Dietrich |
| Sound Designer | Michael Dietrich |
Cow Killer
A cattle plague plunges a village into crisis. A deaf girl is celebrated as a healer after her wish saves a sick cow. But the villagers’ superstition leads to tragic consequences when the girl is asked to repeat her miracle.
| Cinematographer | Mohsen Hoseini |
| Director | Farhad Mohamadzadeh |
| Producer | Farhad Mohamadzadeh |
| Production Designer | Faraz Modiri |
| Screenplay | Farhad Mohamadzadeh |
| Emad Darvishi | |
| Sound Designer | Mohamadmehdi Javaherizadeh |
| Sound Mixer | Alireza Daryadel |
Fathers Are Sons Too
Vaders Zijn Ook Zonen
After the loss of his father, Sammy embarks on an emotional journey to understand him better. In conversations with various men, he gains new perspectives on fatherhood and the complex relationship between fathers and sons.
| Cinematographer | Lenny Lu |
| Director | Sammy Shefa Idris |
| Editing | Kayleigh Stax |
| Richelle Van Loon | |
| Producer | Lisa Hagenbeek |
| Jip Schutte | |
| Sound Designer | Boris Seinen |
Bone Whisperers
အန်ထော်ဟွီး
In a remote village, a community accompanies its deceased on their final journey. Talking to them unites the living and the dead. In impressive images, the film provides insights into this ceremony.