Fresh perspectives: Film tips for our audiences under 25
From original stories from the Philippines or Poland, to wild and socially-critical short film compilations and films with Nana Komatsu (Exit 8), heart throbs Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor (The History of Sound), Emma Corrin and singer-songwriter Charli XCX (100 Nights of Hero). Together with our selection committee, we’ve made a selection of films with fresh perspectives and storytelling choices that match with our audiences under 25.
Are you 25 or younger? Start with these films
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Accept Our Sincere Apologies
Juja Dobrachkous | 107′ | United Kingdom | World premiere
Trapped in a decaying hotel, two women yearn to escape their demons and the world beyond. -
Gamer Girls
Veronica Bassetto, Sophie Yang | 102′ | Hong Kong | International premiere
Esports team Gamer Girls faces real-life battles in this energetic and empowering debut. -
The Gymnast
Charlotte Glynn | 84′ | USA | World premiere
The contours of resilience and sacrifice are traced when a teenage gymnast’s Olympic dreams shatter following injury. -
The History of Sound
Oliver Hermanus | 128′ | USA | Dutch Premiere
A bittersweet chronicle of the relationship between two music students in the early 20th century, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor. -
i grew an inch when my father died
P. R. Monencillo Patindol | 73′ | Philippines | World premiere
Two brothers wrestle with conflicted emotions after their abusive father is murdered. -
La petite dernière
Hafsia Herzi | 108′ | France | Dutch Premiere
A tender coming-of-age portrait of a lesbian French-Algerian woman navigating desire, faith and selfhood. -
Now I Met Her
Luxi Xiao | 121′ | China | World premiere
A teenager discovers his late mother’s diary and begins piecing together the life she once led. -
Rangga & Cinta
Riri Riza | 119′ | Indonesia | European premiere
Cinta juggles girl-gang loyalty and growing romance in a bittersweet Indonesian high-school musical. -
Tell Me What You Feel
Łukasz Ronduda | 100′ | Poland | World premiere
Łukasz Ronduda follows two young artists trying, and often failing, to find a language for connection. -
100 Nights of Hero
Julia Jackman | 92′ | United Kingdom | Dutch Premiere
A lady and her maid in a fantastical world find liberation from patriarchy through storytelling.
Or check out these Short & Mid-length compilations
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Collectif Faire-Part: Reimagined & Repurposed
Reflections on the moral responsibilities of institutions and the future of public spaces. -
Dialectics
Four films engaging in complex dialectics with enormous social and political consequences. -
edge. hinge. binge.
Welcome to the most recondite corners of desire, where sensuality meets the extraordinary in the most unexpected way. -
Life Lessons
From Sesame Street to teenage desires: Let’s enjoy the beauty of cinema as a force in education. -
Meta-morphing
To wear a mask, to perform and finally to morph in something/someone else: identity as an eternal movement. -
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Tiger Short Competition 2
This programme features new works by Clyde Gates and Gabriel Sanson, Grau Del Grau, Petna Ndaliko Katondolo, Heidi Piiroinen. -
Need more tips?
At IFFR, we’re lucky enough to have partners who love cinema as much as we do. See our partner tips blogs from CJP, Cineville, We Are Public for their tips – and learn about their discounts. Also make sure to check out this year’s labels.
