INTERNATIONAL FEATURES COMPETITION
HOLY ROSITA by Wannes Destoop (TFL Next 2020)
(Belgium / 90’) – this will be its international premiere after the screening at Film Festival Oostende 2024
Rosita is a cheerful woman with an eager desire to have children. Those around her think it is irresponsible, because she can barely take care of herself. When Rosita does become pregnant, she decides to keep it a secret.
NINA by Andrea Jaurrieta (FeatureLab 2021)
(Spain / 104’) – International premiere at Málaga Film Festival 2024
Nina decides to return to the seaside town where she grew up, with a shotgun in her bag and a goal: to take revenge on Pedro, a famous writer to whom the town now pays homage.
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES COMPETITION
THE BRINK OF DREAMS by Nada Riyadh and Ayman El Amir (TFL Audience Design Fund 2024)
(Egypt, France, Denmark, Qatar, Saudi Arabia / 102’) – International premiere at Cannes 2024 | Semaine de la Critique
In a remote village in southern Egypt, a group of girls rebel by forming an all-female street theater troupe. They dream of becoming actresses, dancers and singers, challenging their families and villagers with their unexpected performances. Shot over four years, The Brink of Dreams follows them from childhood to womanhood, facing the most crucial choices of their lives.
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CROCODILE TEARS by Tumpal Tampubolon (FeatureLab 2019)
(Indonesia, France, Singapore, Germany / 98’) – International premiere at Toronto Film Festival 2024
In a crocodile park Johan lives with Mama's overprotection. When Johan meets Arumi, their quiet life becomes shaken. With Arumi's pregnancy, it becomes more complicated.
SHAMBHALA by Min Bahadur Bham (FeatureLab 2019)
(Nepal, France, Norway, Hong Kong, Turkey, Taiwan, USA, Qatar / 150’) – International premiere at Berlinale 2024
In a Himalayan polyandrous village in Nepal, pregnant Pema faces scrutiny as her first husband; Tashi vanishes on the trade to Lhasa. Accompanied by her de facto husband, monk, Karma, she embarks on a journey to find him, evolving her quest into self-discovery and liberation.
THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE by Mo Harawe (ScriptLab 2022)
(France, Austria, Germany, Somalia / 133’) – International premiere at Cannes 2024 | Un Certain Regard
The film follows a Somali family and their daily struggles during a scorching hot summer.
The programme is available on the TFF website if you are in Turin between 22nd and 30th November don't miss the chance to catch some TFL great films on the big screen.