Rage (Russian Federation) by Katherina Sadovsky

Experimental video work in which the artist explores how art and culture become tools of military propaganda, working for the authorities. And how in modern Russia, they are trying to start a second wind of Soviet monumental propaganda, justifying and supporting the war in Ukraine.

Running time: 00:12:3

One Crow Sorrow (Estonia) by Margaret Mäses

Environmental destruction is self-destruction. We are addicted to self-destruction. This has to stop. We need to slow down the accelerating speed with which we are riding towards irreversible doom. Indeed, this has all been said a million times before. This has all been said in a million different ways: incriminating, intimidating, infuriating, condescending, optimistically hopeful,... I have nothing new to add. Let’s just be silent for a while. Let’s go for a walk.

Running time: 00:12:19

Emperica (Belgium) by Kris De Meester, Ron Chiers - Out of Competition

Against the backdrop of societal collapse, two powerful voices engage in a high-stakes debate over the future of humanity. Should mankind be placed under total control to safeguard its survival, or should they be granted the freedom to shape their own destiny, even if it means risking self-destruction?

Running time: 00:09:02

Hairy Dreams (Canada) by Lina Cruz

Hairy Dreams evokes the interior world of a lonesome yet carefree character. Through words and movement, this is a visual abstract tale, taking place in a white cave-like space made of paper. Within this sort of origami igloo, a surrealist puzzle of images portrays the everyday routine of a diligent being.

Running time: 00:08:57