Bright Future
Programme IFFR 2023
A selection of feature-length debuts, characterised by original subject matter and an individual style, representing the cutting edge of contemporary filmmaking.
Overzicht van films
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A los libros y a las mujeres canto
María Elorza | 72' | Spain | International premiere
The civilising role of women and literature is at the forefront of this affectionate documentary about four women and their libraries. -
All India Rank
Varun Grover | 94' | India | World premiere
A witty, well-observed portrait of middle-class India’s aspirations and the attendant pressures on its children. -
Almost Entirely a Slight Disaster
Umut Subasi | 88' | Turkey | World premiere
A deadpan dramedy about four millennials in Istanbul beset by money and social troubles. -
La amiga de mi amiga
Zaida Carmona | 85' | Spain | International premiere
Writer and filmmaker Zaida Carmona creates an irresistible queer comedy about love and cinema. -
Amiko
Morii Yusuke | 104' | Japan | International premiere
An uplifting and heartbreaking tale about an extraordinary girl, her imagination and isolation. -
Captain Faggotron Saves the Universe
Harvey Rabbit | 70' | Germany | World premiere
A closeted priest caught up in a battle for the world’s sexuality. Shamelessly classic camp! -
Cielo abierto
Felipe Esparza Pérez | 65' | France | World premiere
Felipe Esparza Pérez’s Slow Cinema debut feature, tracing the paths of a father and son. -
Clementina
Agustín Mendilaharzu, Constanza Feldman | 109' | Argentina | Dutch Premiere
Clementina is a delightful absurdist comedy about the lives of two eccentrics during pandemic times. -
Croma Kid
Pablo Chea | 92' | Dominican Republic | World premiere
After Emi transports his parents to another dimension, he must find a way to bring them home. -
Las demás
Alexandra Hyland | 80' | Chile | World premiere
Amid the trials and tribulations of growing up, Rafa and Gabi show us what true friendship looks like. -
Die middag
Nafiss Nia | 75' | Netherlands | World premiere
Iranian refugee seeking help tries to convince a man to let her inside his apartment. -
La empresa
André Siegers | 94' | Germany | World premiere
Bemused, ironic look at a new Mexican micro-industry: re-enacting illegal border crossings for film and TV crews.