Shorts: Through the Eyes of Others
Through the Eyes of Others invites us to step outside our own bubbles. The films in this block are told through point-of-view perspectives, immersing us directly in the inner worlds of three individuals. Through their voices and experiences, we gain access to raw emotions, thoughts, fears and desires. From confronting unspeakable childhood trauma in order to move beyond it, to navigating the vulnerable process of transitioning into a truer self, to grappling with the psychological weight of neocolonialism, oppression and genocides streamlined on screen.
Together, these films offer intimate encounters with lives that might otherwise remain distant, reminding us how transformative it can be to see the world through someone else’s eyes.
In this combined programme
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happiness
Fırat Yücel
An urgent desktop diary made at the intersection of a hectic digital landscape and the inner violence of modern colonization. The film chronicles the sleepless nights of a group of activists, eyes fixed on screens as they follow the news from Palestine and across the region. In Amsterdam, far from their home countries,...
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kiss kiss bang bang
Ollie Launspach
In this cinematic love portrait composed of home videos, photographs, diary entries, audio recordings and interviews, director Ollie Launspach explores the impact of his transition on his girlfriend Sterre. As he attempts to make sense of her emotional world, the chaos within his own mind becomes increasingly apparent....
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Home Is Where The Heart Is
Timothée Engasser
Blending virtual reality, family photos and studio conversations, Home is where the heart is delves into the protagonist’s past, laying bare the violence of incest and the enormous strength and effort required to survive it. The film shows how trauma shapes and defines our memories and haunts our present, but first and...