Sangre Violenta / Sangre Violeta

FIREWALL follows Ani, an Iranian-American girl in Texas longing for her father, lost and unreachable due to an internet firewall in politically turbulent Iran. Ani finds comfort in playing the cello and a beloved pop-up book of the Shahnameh, Iran's longest epic poem. Her mother's frustration over Iranian protests heightens the tension at home, but Ani becomes immersed in a vivid retelling of the Persian legend of Zahhak, the Serpent King. One night, when her father mysteriously returns, ancient Persian mythology intertwines with her reality, forcing her to confront the physical and mental demons that have kept her from finding peace.

Aby, a 15-year-old Honduran teen, and her younger cousin, Nata, who has just arrived in the US, forge new bonds and redefine the concept of family for each other.

Moving Together is a celebratory love letter to music and dance that brims with kinetic life and energy. This documentary explores the intricate collaboration between dancers and musicians, moving seamlessly between Flamenco, Modern, and New Orleans Second Line.

A composer attempts to unravel the memories of his relationship with his classical singer ex-boyfriend.

On the night of Setsubun, the Japanese celebration to welcome spring and drive away evil spirits, a young boy and his father have a disturbing encounter at the local grocery store, blurring the lines between myth and reality.

OUR BODY ELECTRIC follows the journeys of three athletes, Ariel, Amanda, and Chelsea, from the off-season to the Ms. Olympia stage. Delving into themes of strength, resilience, and self-discovery, the film sheds light on the challenges of achieving success as women in the world of bodybuilding.

Through a series of dreamlike vignettes, two sisters navigate their formative years, discovering the magic of their bond and the enduring legacy of their mother's love.