13-23 nov 2025
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Shorts: Current Future – My Other Universe
Shorts: Current Future – My Other Universe
Description

Three films for 14+ exploring three unique universes. In If You Don’t Like It, Look Away a group of girls of retirement age go to the beach, take off their tops and spend their time drinking, being loud, talking about sex and doing other stuff women of their age are not supposed to do. At least, according to how they are usually depicted in films. A Missed Call shows a man walking on a planet, somewhere in outer space. He calls home and leaves a message, describing his universe. His new home seems to be far, far away from the one he used to inhabit. He yearns for the past, but seems to be unable to go back. Where is he, and how did he end up here? In My Sister’s Room the director films her younger sister, who seems to live in her bedroom all the time. A safe space where she can deal with life and her mental health on her own terms. Here, she can sleep as long as she wants to, laugh with her friends about the boys she dates and take care of her plant.

The directors of these three visionary films open up fresh perspectives on familiar topics such as age, depression, adolescence and belonging.

Current Future: recommended for ages 14+

Tickets & Times
Fri, november 14
17:00 – 18:54
Tuschinski 4

Sun, november 16
13:45 – 15:39
Pathé City 7

Mon, november 17
21:15 – 22:31
Ketelhuis: Zaal 2

Thu, november 20
16:00 – 17:16
Pathé City 5

Sat, november 22
18:30 – 19:46
Pathé Noord 3

Sun, november 23
12:00 – 13:16
Tuschinski 5
Composition
If You Don’t Like It, Look Away

If You Don’t Like It, Look Away

Joëlle and her friends gather daily on a beach in Marseilles to tan topless, drink and talk about sex. They do so explicitly and unapologetically, resulting in a funny, liberating and disruptive film about a friends group of retired women. Current Future: Age suggestion 14+
A Missed Call

A Missed Call

In a desolated surreal universe, a man leaves a voice message: “Where I am now, there is nothing.” Combining video game with film and reality with imagination, this is a dreamlike journey that makes you wonder about connection, regret and loneliness. Current Future: Age suggestion 14+
My Sister’s Room

My Sister’s Room

An intimate portrait of Justine who resides in her bedroom and feels down. The camera hardly ever leaves her room, and neither does she. She sleeps, scrolls and socializes in bed. A film that delicately reveals the impact of depression and anxiety. Current Future: Age suggestion 14+
Tickets & Times
Fri, november 14
17:00 – 18:54
Tuschinski 4

Sun, november 16
13:45 – 15:39
Pathé City 7

Mon, november 17
21:15 – 22:31
Ketelhuis: Zaal 2

Thu, november 20
16:00 – 17:16
Pathé City 5

Sat, november 22
18:30 – 19:46
Pathé Noord 3

Sun, november 23
12:00 – 13:16
Tuschinski 5
IDFA Competition for Short Documentary
The IDFA Competition for Short Documentary celebrates the versatility of the form, with films that use creativity and imagination to push the boundaries of short documentary. This year’s mosaic of styles, themes, and perspectives is driven by ambitious directors with singular cinematic voices and a strong artistic vision.
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Air Horse One

Air Horse One

Lasse Linder
Switzerland, Belgium
2025
21 min
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