Program

The Lightning Rod

A young mother, Irina, is on the run from her poisonous relationship. She thinks her grandmother’s house is a safe place, but learns that grandma has her own wounds too. 

A young mother, Irina, fleeing from a poisonous relationship, seeks safety from her grandmother’s house. Instead of protection, she is greeted by her grandma’s hostility towards her needs. In the midst of a raging summer storm the two women of different generations have to face the consequences of repressing one’s feelings for too long. 

The Seekers

A young and naive self-taught researcher tries to save magic in the world before the old traditions and heritage disappear under industrialization 

Nuppu wants to collect the spells that are passed down through the world as traditional knowledge before the knowledge is forgotten. As the only spellcaster in her village, she believes that magic still has a place in the developing world. The world used to be full of magic, but spellcasting was time-consuming and unreliable. Nuppu travels to the big city to find the last remaining spellcasters who still have some knowledge. The task is not easy, as spellcasters get into trouble when practicing their skills. Nuppu has to work on her project on the outskirts of the city and is in constant danger of being caught.

Fish River Anhology

A little song before it’s closing time.

The supermarket is nearing its closing time, and the last customers are queuing for their turn at the fish

counter. The agonizing wait offers a chance for existential reflection and a little song.

My Name Is Hope

You are alive as long as someone remembers your name.

In a Syrian intelligence service prison, a university student witnesses, through the narrow food hatch of his cell, events that mirror the horrific reality of his nation. Hope is born, as prisoners keep alive the fading light of resistance in a world that has chosen to forget them.

There’s no set formula for changing the world, it takes radical creativity. Radical Creatives, a documentary directed by Emilia Hernesniemi, is a deep dive into the nature of creativity. Artistically and visually striking, the film tells a story of overcoming doubt and discovering the power of collective creative energy. Appearing in the film are scientists, designers, engineers, human rights activists, startup entrepreneurs, peace negotiators, architects, students, philosophers, and artists.