International Feature Competition
By having multiple people read an account of rape, the filmmaker draws out more testimonials, opening a space for complex reflections, beyond prejudices.
7 x Wapikoni Mobile
Inspired by Incident at Restigouche (Alanis Obomsawin, 1984), Mi'gwidelmag Gnitjgamitj is a short essay film that captures the beautiful landscapes of Listuguj, but a dark side of Canada.
Se souvenir de notre grand-père
- Nation Isaac
- 2018
- Canada (Quebec)
- s.t. French or English
- 7 min
Natural Stories
One woman’s struggle to protect the habitat of Iceland’s elves against rampant construction. A powerful story of environmental resistance, with a magical realist twist.
The Seer and the Unseen
- Sara Dosa
- 2019
- United States, Iceland
- s.t. English
- 88 min
International Short and Medium-Length Competition
Sitting by a fire, a poor Brazilian recounts a life-changing experience of police brutality. His story becomes that of an entire oppressed but defiant underclass.
Seven Years in May
- Affonso Uchôa
- 2019
- Brazil, Argentina
- s.t. English
- 42 min
New Visions Competition
Part documentary, animated film and performance, this is an inspiring observation of the artistic approach of Tyr and Jasa, two Montreal artists of Icelandic origin.
Sisters: Dream & Variations
- Catherine Legault
- 2019
- Canada (Quebec)
- s.t. French or English
- 85 min
Laura Huertas Millán: Toward a decolonized ethnography
From sober observation to theatrical panache, this portrait of a depressed opera singer – the filmmaker’s aunt – offers insight into the impact of her suicide attempt on the rest of the family.
Sol negro
- Laura Huertas Millan
- 2016
- France, Colombia
- s.t. French
- 43 min
Natural Stories
The history of the USSR in space from the animals’ perspective, from Laïka the dog on. A philosophical journey of breathtaking visual ambition.
Space Dogs
- Elsa Kremser, Levin Peter
- 2019
- Austria, Germany
- s.t. French or English
- 91 min
History Revisited
Made entirely from images of Stalin’s funeral, this film is as spectacular as the ceremonies, immersing us in a world where the cult of personality had reached a paroxysm.
State Funeral
- Sergei Loznitsa
- 2019
- Netherlands, Lithuania
- s.t. English
- 135 min
UXdoc
A virtual reality experience built on footage from deep in the Everglades, featuring local experts in the region and its biodiversity.
SwampScapes
- Elizabeth Miller, Juan Carlos Zaldivar, Kim Grinfeder
- 2018
- Canada (Quebec), United States
- s.t. French
- 13 min