Ten-year-old Asalif and his mother have been displaced from their farmland on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by the construction of a condominium. To fight back against those casting him out, Asalif taps into a fantasy of becoming his hero: the lion (“anbessa” in Amharic). Asalif uses his imagination to battle forces beyond his control. He must find the strength that resides in him in order to deal with the tides of change that are usurping a community, a country, and his own identity.
Anbessa Anbessa
Through an intimate coming-of-age story, Anbessa captures one boy taking on modernization on his own terms, revealing a unique and magical perspective on the myth of “progress”.
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City of Wind Sèr sèr salhi
Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir
Thursday, 16. 10. 2025 / 16:00 / Main Hall
Ze navigates the delicate balance between his sacred responsibilities of a shaman and the everyday pressures of being a typical high school student. When he meets Maralaa, a new wind blows into his life. Can ancient wisdom and youthful wildness coexist in one person?
Where the Wind Comes From Where the Wind Comes From
Amel Guellaty
Thursday, 16. 10. 2025 / 19:00 / Main Hall
Alyssa and Mehdi have been best friends since childhood, despite being complete opposites. Alyssa is bold and fearless, while Mehdi is a gentle and sensitive soul. When Alyssa discovers an art competition in Djerba that could open new doors, she pulls Mehdi into a wild journey that tests their friendship.
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Romeria Romería
Carla Simón
Friday, 17. 10. 2025 / 16:00 / Main Hall
Catalan director Carla Simón (Alcarràs) once again digs into her family history to craft a story of her parents from a mix of real and imagined memories.