72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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DFFB Selma Gravesen
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Sarah Miro Fischer
Germany 
90 min.
After going through a break up, Rose moves in with her older brother Sam to his tiny flat in Berlin. The siblings share a close bond. One day, Rose learns of rape allegations against Sam. At first, she is unable to see her brother as a possible perpetrator. When she finally understands that the accusations are true, she is caught in a loyalty conflict, torn between her role as a sister and her identity as a woman. In the end, she must find a way to deal with Sam's guilt and its consequences. Blue Marks (WT) is a story about independence, belonging, and the intersection of the political and the personal.
Jurgis Matulevicius
Lithuania - Poland - Taiwan - Czech Republic 
84 min.
Martial arts champion Osvald (33) accidentally injures a girl and is expelled from the sports federation. Unable to travel to Asia for tournaments, he is stuck in his desolate East European hometown, tormented by guilt. Osvald spends his days in a cheap China Sea restaurant owned by his only friend, Ju-Long. In a crime-ridden town, Osvald seeks a new life. Convincing his former mentor to give him a chance, Osvald becomes a teenage martial arts coach and excels. At court-ordered therapy, he meets and falls in love with Skaiste. But as Osvald embraces a better life, his past catches up with him, leading him to resort to violence again.
Seyhmus Altun
Turkey 
60 min.
In an Anatolian town, a relentless fire engulfs a chemical factory, impacting Esma's family. Esma (11), a diligent student, lives with her father Mehmet, grandmother, and twin brothers, Deniz and Bariş. After losing his job, Mehmet sells cheese to make ends meet. With Eyüp (14) suffering from nosebleeds and fainting spells, Esma shoulders many responsibilities. As the fire's effects worsen, their animals fall sick and die, leading to financial ruin. Mehmet, unable to replace their old truck, decides Esma must quit school to care for the family. Heartbroken Esma injures herself. Mehmet's truck fails as he tries to rush her to help.
Nino Akhvlediani
Georgia 
102 min.
A house in the central district of Tbilisi, 90s. A family of 4 generations live there together. Once there were three sons. Now only two remain, Mikha and Levan. Irakli, the eldest son has died under unknown circumstances. Mikha is an activist who participates in all ongoing social and political events. Levan has gone to Germany to study. Levan and his girlfriend appear on a surprise visit home. He tries to find out how his older brother died. Everyone he asks gives him a different story. All of these versions are possible during these difficult times... Levan never discovers the truth.
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