GIFF 001 INTERNATIONAL
Our official International selection lineup for GIFF001
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I'm Still Kind of a Daydreamer
Dir. Eva Chen
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Lily Chen, an aspiring novelist, struggles with procrastination as graduation approaches. Her boyfriend, Xiao Jie, an emerging photographer, seeks his purpose in the world.
Once and for Real
Dir. Holger Borggrefe
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At the funeral of his best mate 19-year old Anton promises to fall in love, once and for real. But it doesn’t seem to be all that easy… The story of his most important dates evolves into Anton's life story.
The Siege: Archangel One
Dir. Mark G. Lakatos
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The first civil guardsman rises to the task of apprehending a dangerous serial killer before his city descends into chaos. Set ten years before the events of 'The Siege'.
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As Easy As Closing Your Eyes
Dir. Parker Croft
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The story of a grieving mother who battles her addiction to a black-market drug that gives her life-like dreams about the son she lost.
The Mage's Apprentice
Dir. Toshimitsu Chimura
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A story depicting the strengthening of bonds between child, parents, and grandparents, all thanks to a trip to learn traditional crafts.
Blind Optimism
Dir. Jesse Lin
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Alan was blinded as a child in a classic superhero origin story - as such, he believes that he's going to become a superhero on his 18th birthday. When the time comes, and no superpowers develop, Alan has to face a very real future.
HEZUR BERRIAK
Dir. ARITZ LAZKANO VENDRELL
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A Navarrese smuggler leader of the 1960s, herds cattle with his brother and cronies. His employer extorts Portuguese immigrants and a rival gang assaults him for the business.
The Only Son
Dir. Piotr Matyja
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Jack, a Polish Immigrant living in Los Angeles, will have to decide if he'll sacrifice his morals to save his son's future.
Dilemma
Dir. Edgar Irnazarov
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An unusual patient arrives at the hospital at night. The surgeon who has to operate understands that the patient is connected with the tragedy of his family. The doctor and his colleague face a difficult moral dilemma that does not involve a simple solution.
The Darkside of SOCIETY
Dir. Larry Wade Carrell
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In 1989, Brian Yuzna’s SOCIETY was barred from a US release but resonated with audiences commercially and critically throughout Europe, particularly in the U.K. The film instantly became a cult-classic and its audacity has lived on through the years.
BROKEN MIRRORS
Dir. ASAD SHEIKH
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An intimate glimpse into the lives of blind children living in both rural and urban areas of India. Through captivating storytelling and immersive cinematography, the film explores the daily struggles, triumphs, and aspirations of these resilient young individuals as they navigate a world largely unseen.
The Power of Intention
Dir. Karolis Špinkis
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Juan and Rubi perform indigenous ceremonies every day to remind people of the wisdom of the elements of this earth. Find out how they can help you to achieve happiness and fulfillment in life!
Missing with Privilege
Dir. Kat Fitzgerald
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Missing with Privilege is a true crime documentary that discusses disparities in news coverage with families of the missing, a news reporter, and a lawyer while aiming to highlight Daniel Robinson's case in Arizona.
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The little romance of Will-o'-the-Wisp and Raindrop
Dir. Baptiste Denuit & Johan Denis
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It's the love story between a man who burns what he touches and a woman with a magic umbrella.
Commitment is an act not a word
Dir. Abdulrahman Al-mana
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Hamad finds a way to quit a sensitive bad habit, but his friend Khalil can't. Hamad supports his friend to continue along the path of commitment.
Trailer for Psyche.
Dir. Peter Michael Kershaw
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In a world of gods, can a modern woman be in love but not be subject to the games of gods. The story of one young woman's refusal to succumb to the expectations of gods.
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Veil
Written by Peter Hardy
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A young man follows an older woman on a mysterious journey, like a David Lynch dream, into what may be his own past and future.
Stories
Written by Brandon Keeton & Luke Covert
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Having just informed on his Boss, a gangster on the run finds a place to hide, in what he thinks is an abandoned Hotel and befriends the inhabitants who offer safety, as the hitman, his mentor in the Mob, closes in.