Watching the competition program of short feature films. Day 2.

Short Film Competition Schedule for August 8:

"Leo, we have Siberian circumstances." (Russia)

Description: 

What if Leonardo Di Caprio flew to Russia to fulfill a long-standing dream—to play V.I. Lenin—but got lost on the way and wandered into an ordinary Russian backwater in Altai?

Director Kristina Holdeeva, 26 min., 2025, Russia

Profession: Actor

"Offices of Doñana" (Spain)

Description: 

The Esteñaza family from Doñana built one of the roofs made of castanets, a plant abundant in the marshes. They tell the story of a craft with only two remaining practitioners.

Director Ricardo Gamaza, 10 min., 2025, Spain

Profession: Bull Tamer

"One little story" (Russia)

Description: 

An old prospector searches for traces of a gold nugget in a valley. Two thieves catch him by surprise when he finds his prize.

Director Dmitry Kalistratov, 19 min., 2025, Russia

Profession: Prospector

"The Assignment" (Indonesia)

Description: 

A strict social studies teacher's faith in textbook truths is shaken when a second-grader questions her answers, forcing her to confront contradictions in her own life.

Director Yusril Mahendra, 2 min., 2025, Indonesia

Profession: Teacher

"Clown" (Uzbekistan)

Description: 

"Clown" is a one-take short film about what lies behind the mask of laughter. The protagonist, a clown named Marmeladov, walks through a circus corridor, not yet changed, in ordinary clothes with a slight smile on his face. Everything seems routine until one phone call turns his world upside down.

Director Ahajon Ohunov, Abdugani Ogly, 9 min., 2025, Uzbekistan

Profession: Circus Artist

"Shahi tukda" (India)

Description: 

Ashraf returns home and faces a difficult task: he must confess to his Muslim mother that he has become a tattoo artist. Torn between his own aspirations and his mother's unwavering faith, he feels miserable.

Director Suhail Saifi, 20 min., 2025, India

Profession: Tattoo Artist

"Road" (Russia)

Description: 

A motivational film dedicated to road safety. Featuring a traffic police inspector who shows human compassion and care. "Road" reminds everyone: don't rush, be attentive, protect yourself and others. Kindness and responsibility are the foundation of road safety.

Director Maxim Voronkov, 7 min., 2023, Russia

Profession: Driver

"Rain Music" (Iran)

Description: 

Hessan is a Syrian poet and father of four blind daughters. He hides the war from his children. He calls the sound of bullets and explosions a festival and dance. Hessan is invited to a poetry forum, but bringing the girls out and showing them the consequences of war is no easy task.

Director Amir Atar Soheili, Amir Masoud Soheili, 14 min., 2024, Iran

Profession: Musician

"Crimson Harbor" (Spain)

Description: 

The Crimson Harbor Police Department turns to Hattie Duval, a mysterious clairvoyant, to help them solve a serial murder case that has haunted the city for months. Her interlocutor, an experienced detective, reluctantly agrees to Ms. Duval's unorthodox methods, but they are forced to collaborate and unravel the mystery surrounding these woods.

Director Victor Bonafonte, 8 min., 2024, Spain

Profession: Detective

"Robinzon?" (Armenia)

Description: 

Vardan, 50, a lonely security guard. Lives in an old apartment with a goldfish. His days are a ritual: an egg with tea, a blue shirt, surveillance monitors. He observes the lives of others like Robinson watches the sea. Everything changes when he sees a woman dancing in an empty library on the screen.

Director Marianna Movsesyan, 19 min., 2025, Armenia

Profession: Security Guard

"La porta rotta" (Italy)

Description: 

An outstanding gentleman, suddenly fired due to the closure of his company, faces a difficult job search. This investigation leads him to a series of unexpected and paradoxical events that prompt him to take rash and unconventional actions. Despite difficulties and numerous failed attempts, his persistence and perseverance lead him to achieve his goal, however, unexpectedly, to relive the same, unique vicissitudes.

Director Antonio Bonagura, Giuliano D'Acunzo, 15 min., 2025, Italy

Profession: Office Employee

"Weaving Bonds" (Rwanda)

Description: 

When Rugamba's father, who disapproves of his choices, bursts into an art center to talk to him, he is drawn into a whirlwind of music, dance, and creativity. Tension peaks when he realizes the world of art holds more than he expected, sparking a spiritual impulse that brings him closer to his son.

Director Musafiri James, 10 min., 2025, Rwanda

Profession: Artist

"Whatever!" (Russia)

Description: 

"Whatever!" is a film almanac where six comedic stories reveal the inner conflicts and curiosities of creative people striving for success, love, and inspiration despite life's troubles.

Director Mikhail Salin, Irina Petrova, 24 min., 2025, Russia

Profession: Artist, Stand-Up Comedian, Screenwriter, Writer

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