Loukia Hadjiyianni

In Cyprus, Olivia takes her mother on a summer road trip in an attempt to reconnect as the early onset of dementia begins to affect their relationship.

It's summer on a farm in Cyprus. Valeria, a reclusive young writer, spends her days focused on her work. One evening, she meets Antigone at a party. Antigone is outgoing and carefree, contrasting with Valeria’s reserved nature. Amid the sunlit fields and beaches, Valeria and Antigone grow closer, discovering the beauty of a newfound desire. This bond helps Valeria grow and find new inspiration for her writing.

From the streets of Budapest to the fields of Poland to the beaches of the Mediterranean, women in love grapple with their affections, desires and dreams in these five exciting, moving and sexy short films from up and coming directors.

Ayden, suffering from touch deprivation, once again falls retreats to memories of Cleo. But this time, instead of being paralysed by the past, she transforms it into something new.

Summer in rural Georgia: while baking apple pie, the director's grandmother begins to tell stories and talk – about life in the Soviet Union as a young woman, or her view of today's Russia. It's almost like sitting at the table with Ludmila in person and being invited to listen along.