TUE 15 SEPT
The Muse ART GALLERY
269 Portobello Road, W11 1LR
International Films 1
6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Raxnaqil K’asleman - The Fullness of Life Anna Pla –
Narbona León Documentary 27 mins 12A Spain.
At a moment marked by ecological and human collapse, the documentary emerges as an urgent call for life, articulated through a poetic visual language. Voices from Catalonia and Central America weave a choral narrative of resistance, as well as of collective care in the face of a system that devours bodies and territories.
The Written Hour
Coke Arijo. Drama 12 mins 12A. Spain
On the road from Málaga to Almería, Mónica is hit by a bombing. When she wakes up, the desolation paints around her a picture reminiscent of Guernica, a reflection of the horror experienced in La Desbandá.
My Game
David Navarro Bravo. Animation 5 mins. 15 Spain
Leaving everything to fate is liberating. It relieves us of all responsibility and makes it possible to enjoy the present. Fate, however, always has an ace up its sleeve. This macabre short film explores the darkest corners of the human mind and brings us the nostalgic and decadent vibe of the VHS video stores of the 90s.
Young Girl
María Godoy. Drama 15 mins 15. Spain
Lola lives numb, trapped by her boss. Mía, a runaway girl, bursts into the store. An invisible connection unites them. Time shatters, and in that intersection, they both discover a shared truth. Lola is freed from her mental confinement, and Mía, from the loneliness that plagues her.
FAUSTINO
German Mairen 20 mins 12A. Spain
Faustino, a 70-year-old retiree, visits his bank daily. But today is closing day, and Ramón, the branch manager, wants no distractions. To speed things up, he brings Faustino into his office—unaware that he didn’t come just to handle paperwork, and that this day will be unforgettable.
The Tears Of Sisyphus
Luis Larrodera. Drama 12 mins 12A Spain
Worried about his marriage, Mario goes to a psychic seeking answers. She is told his wife will die, but also gives him a possible solution: the tears of Sisyphus. A liquid that will allow him to go back 30 seconds in time.
M.A.T. (Extra High Voltage)
Joan Alamar. Drama 19 mins 12A. Spain
Magda returns to the family farmhouse where her father claims to receive signals from his deceased wife. Surrounded by new Extra High Voltage Towers, they will try to decipher the unsettling paranormal phenomena.
Jellyfish
Iñaki Sánchez Arrieta. Drama 6 mins 15 Spain
A boy and a girl stroll along the beach, oblivious to the scene around them.
Not you
Marta Albert González. Drama 18mins 15. Spain
After years of disappointment, Elena decides to trust, convinced that this time it’s worth the risk. But everything can change in an instant. What do we do with those who cross the line? Why do we keep focusing on those who bear the consequences? How do we face, integrate, and transform what marks us?
A Perfect Day
Mariela Artiles Merino. Drama 15 mins 15 Spain
Julia leaves the hospital in a rush to reunite with her long-time friends. Together, they plan to celebrate in a house by the lake, a place brimming with shared memories. As the party unfolds with carefree joy, Julia finds herself facing an important decision
Void
Javier Cano Larumbe. Drama 15 mins 15. Spain
All children are afraid of the dark. But for eight-year-old Félix, this darkness is different. It is dense, corporeal, and hides something sinister. A terrifying presence has taken up residence in his house, threatening to destroy what he loves most.
Video Store 2001
Guillermo Polo. Drama 16 min 15. Spain
Fall 2005. Digitalization is unstoppable, and video stores face extinction. Mila, a rebellious young woman who inherits “Videoclub 2001” after her father’s death, must decide whether to fight to keep it alive—for her family, her community, and her love of cinema.
Mother Vera
Alys Tomlinson and Cécile Embleton. Documentary 91 mins 12A. UK
Haunted by a tumultuous past, Vera has spent 20 years in refuge at a Belarusian monastery. Guided by her love of horses, she sets out on a path of redemption.
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