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The Moving Garden
A group of hikers embark on a journey through the enchanting landscapes of Arrábida Natural Park between Setúbal and the idyllic fishing town of Sesimbra in Portugal. Accompanied by two botanical guides, they traverse the park’s diverse flora and fauna, uncovering evidence of troubling transformations: rather than the work of nature, it becomes clear that human intervention is reshaping this once-pristine environment.
The Birds Choose the Cards
Conceived as a film about tourism, war and sunsets, The Birds Chose the Cards pushes Egyptian artist Basim Magdy into new territory. Shot post-pandemic on lush 16mm, his observational collage eschews science fiction elements from previous works to foreground an emotionally resonant first-person narration centering speculations on history, identity and place – accented by a propulsive soundscape bubbling with warmth and dissonance.
Shuruuk
Translating as “rising in the east”, Shuruuk follows a dreamlike, diaristic journey from Japan to Tunisia; from Palestine to France. Amie Barouh’s intimate, roving camera bears witness to the flow of life and movement from East to West. Five years of documentation form an impressionistic, beautifully honest portrait of diasporic and immigrant communities, and an ode to the resilience of people living life in exile.