OFFICIAL SELECTION 2023
Narrative Feature Films
Streaming from January 27 to February 10, 2023 on Whush.com.
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Grounds of Hope (France) by Lionel Bernardin
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Synopsis: In a small rural town, Alex, a former professional boxer, lives as a worker for a concrete materials company. One night, chased by armed men, his twin sister breaks into his home with a migrant and his daughter. Alex, forced by the situation, helps to hide them, unaware that they are keenly sought. The spiral starts. With no choice and under financial pressure, he starts competing in illegal boxing fights. Running time: 01:32:00.
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Altar (Cuba) by Pablo Villalobos
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Synopsis: The film is an introspective vision about the relationship of a couple who experience a supernatural event and face it by resorting to their most primitive instincts. An allegory about Life, Death and Love. Running time: 01:20:00.
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Opal (France) by Alan Bidard
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Synopsis: Once upon a time a magic kingdom where summer lasted forever and where the animals and the inhabitants were immortal. The source of all magic was a young princess called Opal. Legends said that her joy would bring wonders and prosperity to the kingdom. But her sadness would only bring chaos and darkness… Running time: 01:25:00.
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