Cliff Klaustofsky could be just another mall Santa Claus impersonator, but he has the power to transform into Superklaus and in this movie, the definitive battle against the evil Grumpus will take place, whose goal is to end Christmas around the world. When Santa hits his head and becomes Superklaus, the popular big screen superhero, he gets scammed by a toy-obsessed crooked businessman who wants to take over his toy workshop. Young fan, Billie and Leo the elf, will manage to join forces to thwart the villain’s plan just in time to save the magic night.
● Steven Majaury, Andrea Sebastia
● 88’
● Spain
10-year-old Nina has always filled her imagination with her dad’s hedgehog diverting stories. But when he loses his job, Nina starts to worry about the future of her family. After hearing rumors of a treasure hidden by the old factory’s boss, Nina and her best friend Mehdi decide to organize a risky hold-up, to share the swag between her father and his fellow co-workers. A crazy adventure begins…
● Alain Gagnol, Jean-Loup Felicioli
● 80’
● France
Max, a 12-year-old entrepreneur is forced to close his business operated from his garage and move with his father to a remote village in the countryside. When Max discovers chickens in the old, abandoned barn of his cousin Charles, he sees an opportunity to start a business. The two acolytes join forces with Alice, a young YouTuber known for her market gardening videos, and embark on the creation of a farm of 500 laying hens.
● Sébastien Gagn
● 89'
● Canada
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.
● Eirik Sæter Stordahl
● 89’
● Norway
A few days before Christmas, 10- year-old Stine finds herself in a small town after stowing away on a train. Seeking shelter from the cold winter night, she sneaks into a house in Cobbler Street – the shop of Shoemaker Andersen. The old, grumpy man who cherishes his solitude, resists the presence of the funny, rude girl. However, their encounter ends up taking both of their lives in a new direction...
● Mikal Hovland
● 93’
● Norway
Quebec, 1980s. 10-year-old Jo, inspired by her cartoon heroine, dreams of saving her unhappy father. Surrounded by her three sisters and a busy mother, she finds an ally in Monsieur Roger, their gruff neighbor who hides a tender heart.
● Patrice Sauvé
● 105’
● Canada
A group of delightful teenage girls who have all fled to Germany find their own creative ways to overcome hidden discrimination. The girls have one thing in common: they have all fled their homelands in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Kurdistan and Romania, seeking peace in a quiet German provincial town. But perhaps they have more in common than the painful experience of having fled and having to find themselves in a new and foreign culture. Through encounters with inspiring female artists, the girls learn to share their stories and dreams with each other, and to give precious glimpses of what is hidden deep inside them.
● Rand Beiruty
● 92'
● Germany, Jordan
For the third year in a row, a group of cinephile students from the second and third grades of middle school is taking on the role of program curator. The student committee watched, discussed, and selected seven films for the lineup, covering a wide range of topics from autism to the first kiss
● 98'
Alex and Juli are inseparable twins who couldn't be more different. Juli excels in school and passes her final exams with excellent grades. Alex, on the other hand, is not a star student and completely clueless about her future. Together with skateboarding newbie Nia and fearless Ewa, the sisters form the skate crew "Get Up." A skateboarding contest is coming up, and it's the perfect opportunity for the group to showcase their talent. However, unexpected problems arise aftererwards that no one could have anticipated. The special bond between the twins is put to the test, and even the friendship with Nia starts to crack when she suddenly gets cold feet before the competition...
● Lea Becker
● 92'
● Germany
The Festival is collaborating with the Hellenic Film Academy for a special screening of Greek short films aimed at a teenage audience, featuring emerging, award-winning filmmakers. A discussion will follow, addressing the films and the important themes they explore.
Η Ρόζι έχει την τέλεια ζωή: ζει σε ένα όμορφο σπίτι, έχει πολλούς φίλους και έχει μεγάλο πάθος για το ποδόσφαιρο. Σύντομα, όμως, θα αλλάξουν όλα, καθώς θα αναγκαστεί να μετακομίσει στην Ολλανδία.
● Ρέιμοντ Γκριμπέργκεν
● 90'
● Ολλανδία
Maura, a successful CEO confronts her worst fear when invited to give a public speech.
● Έφη Παππά
● 2'
● Ελλάδα
Yuck! Adults kiss each other on the mouth, and children find it disgusting! What’s more, you can see it from afar: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny. Little Léo makes jokes about it, as do the other kids at the summer camp. But he has a secret he won’t tell his friends: his own mouth has actually begun glistening. And, in reality, Léo desperately wants to give kissing a try.
● Loïc Espuche
● 13'
● France
Together with a diverse group of teenage girls, the Ukrainian Emilia is joining an outdoors climbing camp for the first time in her new home country. This adventurous experience will be extra challenging for Emilia since she fled from Ukraine to Belgium one year ago together with her family. But soon she gets to know the other girls, learns to express herself better and pushes her borders. During this extraordinary week of new experiences, she tries to get a grip on herself, the group and surrounding nature.
● Laura De Baudringhien
● 15'
● Belgium
Mona is an imaginative teenager who — like her brother — struggles with ASD. She is on the eve of a giant step in her life: she will make the transition to mainstream education. She has to say goodbye to her classmates and make new friends. An exciting new world is opening up for her, but that creates extra tension.
● Sarah Van Dale
● 15'
● Belgium
The kids from Wolves HC are about to play their first major handball tournament. Surrounded by professional players, talent scouts and potential sponsors, the Wolves are on the rise. But, the games are suddenly interrupted when adults question who’s really allowed to play.
● Christian Zetterberg
● 12'
● Sweden