Renko, 11, is the kind of girl to jump the air, to gallop, chasing her parents or the moving truck. In short, run towards life, flee these infantile adults. A vital radiance that shines brightly during a magical escape to the sea. A refined look at childhood.
Melbourne, 1995, a women's shelter welcomes Shayda and her daughter Mona, 6 years old, fleeing her husband's violence. Despite their dark fears, they dance, sing and celebrate Nowrouz, the bright Iranian New Year. Between the mother and her daughter, a poignant harmony, a common revolt and the same resilience.
Manga d'Terra – Basil DA CUNHA – forbidden under 16 – 20:06 (Switzerland) –
Europe
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Rosa leaves Cape Verde and relocates to Lisbon in the hope of giving her children a better life. Between the harassment of gangster bosses and police violence, she tries to find comfort in the women of the community and escape into music.
Goodbye Julia – Mohamed KORDOFANI – forbidden under 16 – 23:05 (Sudan) –
Africa
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Followed by a Q&A with Julia Joerin and Roman Deckert, experts on the Sudan where they lived.
Just before the secession of South Sudan, a married former singer from the north seeks redemption for causing the death of a southern man by hiring his oblivious wife as her maid.
