Passages and Portraits

Sunday June 22nd 18:00 - 19:15

From snowy tracks in Norway to quiet mountain life in Japan, this vibrant collection of short films captures young people navigating the world around them. Chasing dreams, facing fears, and stumbling into moments of unexpected connection.

A teenage snowcross rider races toward his goals with his whole community behind him. A girl with cerebral palsy must act fast when her mother collapses. One teen writes a letter to the friend he lost touch with. Across cultures and languages, strangers become friends over a shared meal, a broken motorcycle, or even a photo of a half-eaten kebab.

These films celebrate the messy, magical process of growing up and reaching out — and remind us that even when we feel most alone, someone might be closer than we think.

We’ll have an intro before the beginning of the screening and a Q&A after.

14 year old snowcross racer

As a 14-year-old snowcross rider, we follow Čan Martin from Kautokeino as he takes on the challenges of a high-risk sport with the support of his family and local community. It is an inspiring story about following dreams, overcoming obstacles and family unity in youth sports.

Olena Hætta, Norway, 2025, 14:45, Documentary

let it burn

Nadia, an arrogant girl with cerebral palsy, and her tough mother Iwona, attend a lavish wedding. While the two are staying in a guest hotel room, Iwona loses consciousness. Half paralyzed, Nadia must rise above her limitations, urgently call for help and learn to care for others.

Piotr Bakuła, Poland, 2025, 17:00 Drama

five stages

An adolescent struggles to fill the void after his best friend left. Ultimately, he decides to reach out to his friend again, to give an update on his life since they parted ways. This film explores themes of being stuck in longing and the courage it takes to let go.

Aksel Endresen, Norway, 2024, 04:23, Drama

À table - Where we meet

"À Table" is a visual poem capturing a golden age, an essence, a peak of cohesion.It is about the reunion of friends and what brings them together, a celebration.

Eden MNK, Netherlands, 2025, 03:10, Visual Poem