Mommy's in charge (Belgium) by Floriane Hernalsteens

In the aftermath of a loss, a young mother juggles between her different roles. Both intimate and playful, this documentary serves as a reflection on contemporary motherhood and the ways in which lived hardships find their place within it. Captured through the soft gaze of her sister, it offers a glimpse of a woman's life within the shell of her home.

Running time: 00:15:16

Inferior Shadows (Iran) by Ramin Khalighi

Parvin and Rasoul, a young couple, left their small town for the big city to find work and a better life. Parvin’s younger brother, Amir Ali, is also living with them as a guest. This family, all three struggling with addiction and forced into scavenging, recounts their story. We witness their daily struggle for survival and their attempts to escape the swamp in which they've become trapped.

Running time: 01:25:20