CARE & RESISTANCE (short films category)

The category CARE & RESISTANCE showcases how care manifests through shared spaces, collective action, and creative expression. It emphasizes the strength found in community bonds, acts of resistance, and the power of art to heal, reclaim identity, and foster well-being, often challenging established norms or providing solace.

Laundry day, Spain, 2024, 13’

The rooftop isn't just a simple place to let garments dry. It's also a chatting haven... and a spot where a curious rebellion takes place.

Fios Ancestrais, Brazil, 2025, 15’

This short film intertwines the stories of Tamires and Andrine, two black women from Salvador who reclaim their roots through art.

Biting the hand that feeds you, France,2025, 6’

For once, she ticks all the boxes: director, woman... She's ready to start taking notes, drawing... But very quickly, her everyday reality comes rushing back.

Chello ‘ncuollo, Italy, 2023, 19’

A sense of upset and rebellion arises within her when she realizes that folk beliefs around menstruation still influence the lives of women in her small country town.

47 Inches, France, 2023, 19’

Faced with the mystery of this closed door, Zélie understands that in order to get her aunt out of her melancholy, all she has to do is help her dispel the clouds in her head.

Tapestries of Light, Life, and Community in Guatemala, Guatemala, 2024, 23’

Weaves together the stories of women who have led legislative initiatives, shaped national policies, fought for human rights, built collective movements, and created spaces for art and activism—all in the pursuit of peace, justice, freedom, and a life without fear.