courage

Kherson, Ukraine's embattled city, has endured invasion, occupation, and liberation. On February 24, 2022, Russian tanks entered Kherson, leading to brutal occupation marked by violence. Despite being outnumbered, local defense forces resisted, and citizens protested under the slogan "Kherson is Ukraine!" An underground resistance formed, led by brave individuals like journalist Valentyna and others who risked arrest and torture to support the cause. After nine months, Ukrainian forces liberated Kherson, but Russian destruction left the city in chaos. Shelling and drone attacks became relentless, and in June 2023, a dam explosion flooded the city, causing further devastation. Despite these challenges, Kherson's spirit remained unbroken, with citizens embracing arts and resilience. By August 2024, drone attacks specifically targeted civilians, yet the city resisted, determined to rebuild and reclaim its identity, refusing to succumb to ruin.

Growing up in poverty as a child, Dylan dreamt of travelling the world on a motorcycle. Many years later he broke the shackles of a normal life and took to the road. After journeying 200,000km across four continents, the road from Panama to Colombia comes to an end, swallowed up by an impenetrable jungle. Dylan has no choice but to take to the sea, building a raft powered by his motorcycle engine in the hope of reaching Colombia's road network 700km away. He must brave strong ocean currents and storm batterings in his journey from Central to South America.—Journeyman Pictures

Two sisters and their male counterparts struggle with the negative influences of their youths over a 50-year period.

A baby candle learns to accept and help their community thanks to their father.

Rafael is a creative boy who finds support in his grandmother and sister to be his true self, despite the prejudiced looks around him, drawing inspiration from a magazine featuring Lady Gaga that he receives as a gift.

When fifteen year old Mercy faces the unimaginable, her courage and resilience come to the fore. What could have been the end of her story is only the start of a new journey.

Young actors, not afraid of restrictions, they tell their stories from their hearts - stories which tries to be both authentic and wise as well as crazy and silly. About asking questions in order to touch myself, in order to touch you.

Following the accidental death of his brother, a cowardly young knight pleads with the Angel of Death, in the hopes of bringing his brother back.

A disconnected young woman floats through the events surrounding the night of her housewarming.

On the verge of losing her sense of self, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship must summon the strength to break free, symbolized by the shattering of a neglected fishbowl, or risk being consumed by her captivity.

A short film that addresses the theme of courage, and more specifically the 4 types of courage that exist: Physical, Moral, Social, Psychological.

The movie follows Aurora, a young girl gifted with the power of light as she tries to save her village and the world from the forces of darkness. Through her journey, Aurora learns valuable lessons about courage and self-discovery.

A surreal event makes Bloke's head spin. A man's courage, masculinity and suffering come into question in this bizarre tale, one that can only be told with a side of mash and a cold beer.

In the wild summer lands of the Yukon, a newborn horse takes his first steps into the world. When tragedy strikes, a young foal is forced to run for his life carrying with him the legacy of his mother, the kindness of strangers, and a destiny shaped by survival, loyalty, and courage as the seasons change.