1. The Oval Portrait
An artist is so consumed with painting a portrait of the women he loves that he doesn't notice she is dying until it's too late. Shot as a silent film.
2. Our Mr. Foerster Died (Umřel nám pan Foerster)
On a sunny afternoon an old man speaks to a laundress about his love for Provence, then a black flag is unfurled outside the town monument: news has arrived over the radio that the famous composer Foerster, born in the town, has just died.
It has an average vote of 6.2 on TMDB.
3. Waiting for Godot (Čekají na Godota)
Jakubisko’s graduation work which examines the lives of young people on the eve of their joining the army for national service.
4. Merenguito (Merenguito)
Merenguito, a little piñata boy, wakes up on a school table after being put together by a group of primary school children. Soon they discover his gift: dispensing candy at will. When the children become absorbed by their greed for candy, Merenguito finds comfort in his friendship with Bruno, a gentle child outcast from his peers due to his delicate health condition. Chaos soon erupts and Merenguito becomes a victim of merciless bullying that spirals him into a choice with terrible consequences.
It has an average vote of 9 on TMDB.
5. Ocean
Ocean was a girl and now just a paper head. Her brother reminisces the times they shared during their childhood, a sorry experience that birthed emotional scars.
6. Kebaya (Kebaya)
A young air stewardess navigates her new role as a caregiver for her grandmother while building a relationship with her distant father.
7. Vanilla Cream
A narrative short film surrounding a rich man's funeral.
8. Mokhtar (Mokhtar)
Showcases the humanity between two people of different cultures in the most extreme of situations.
9. Roma Boys – The Love Story (Roma Boys – Příběh lásky)
The film explores the taboo subject of homosexuality within the Roma community through the personal story of a Roma activist who happens to be gay. Though his job has earned him respect among his peers, by coming out his status is in jeopardy. However, the desire to share his complex story prompted him to write a screenplay based on his life. Partly a documentary about his autobiographical script, the film switches between documentary and narrative storytelling. Owing to its distinctive style, the film offers a glimpse into the protagonist's world as he faces triple discrimination: as a Roma, as a gay man, and as a gay man in the Roma community.
10. Sometime Somebody (Někdy někoho)
Two clerks in a night club, milk, stuffed head of an antelope, voices from afar, homo-erotic tension and the question, if it is possible to extricate from routine and emptiness with the help of a crime. A black and white nightmare in psycho bits.
11. Friendly Sport Meeting (Přátelské setkání nad sportem)
Futnet - a game similar to volleyball, played with one's feet, and on a tennis court - originated in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. Now played internationally, village tournaments are still considered a point of pride.
12. I Took a Nap and I Miss You
Recently widowed Liz struggles with grief while raising her two daughters - Gigi, a cynical teen venturing into romance, and pre-teen Stacy, whose imaginary boyfriend is her getting bullied at school. A coming-of-age, drama-comedy mockumentary about three women, all operating on what-ifs and varying circumstances of the heart.
13. Forgiveness
Following an argument two roommates learn to forgive each other.
14. Brûler
A short poetic narrative about dealing with separation. Told in French and presented to English audiences without subtitles to leave the characters' feelings up to interpretation.
15. Golden Hour
A young man with trust issues goes on a date with a very supportive young woman.
16. Booking (Booking)
After the death of his wife, a taxi driver, Hoon, struggles to provide for himself and his daughter, Mei, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He chooses to turn his taxi into a mobile brothel so he can give his daughter a better life. One life-changing moment forces him to re-consider his choice.
17. Sing for Us (Zazpívej)
When Eva goes to the lake with her older brother and his friends, she finds herself under her body’s control, of which she is still ashamed at her age.
18. Faust's Facade
An actor stuck with the pathetic supporting role of Mephisto on a student film starts method acting as the powerful lead character Faust to get his role, leading to disastrous consequences.
It has an average vote of 9 on TMDB.
19. A Day, That Year (某天,那年)
5 years old Yang spends an afternoon with his mother on a shopping trip. When he throws a tantrum after feeling neglected, she decides to punish him by walking away. A seemingly harmless punishment eventually becomes a pivotal childhood experience for Yang that will forever change him.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
20. Dispatched Dream
"Dispatched Dream" is a film about Rachel, a young woman who works at a store and dreams of becoming a successful singer. One day, she meets Sandra Brooks, a famous singer who inspires Rachel to pursue her dreams. Despite the discouragement of her boss Malcolm, Rachel continues to work. As she tries to balance her job and her passion for music, Rachel faces challenges and obstacles along the way. The film explores themes of perseverance, following one's dreams, and the importance of having supportive people in one's life.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.