These stories explore the trials, joys, and self-discoveries that come with, well… growing up. Whether navigating first loves, deep losses, or finding one’s own path, each film offers a unique glimpse into the emotional landscape of youth and the moments that shape who we become.
Featuring:
BEING
Dir. Ziyne Abdo
Ella is back in New York City after her first year in college with something to get off her chest. How will her parents react to her news?
OUR MALES AND FEMALES
Dir. Ahmad Alyaseer
A father and mother are faced with the painful task of washing and shrouding their deceased transgender daughter, an Islamic religious practice that is deemed obligatory to carry out upon death. But when no one agrees to wash her and shame falls onto the family, how far is the father willing to go to make sure his ‘son’ is washed?
PERFECTION
Dir. Elena Nenasheva
Penelope, a beautiful and successful woman in her late thirties, has just undergone plastic surgery to get the perfect new nose. But something doesn’t feel right.
ÀBÍKÉ
Dir. Eghoghon Sarah Ifidon
A coming-of-age story about the effect of superstitious beliefs on children. Delving into the life of a girl born with a peculiar appearance the film shows her attempts to navigate life and find her true identity.
AFRICAN BEAUTY
Dirs. Coréon Dú, Nataniel Mangue
African creatives from all over the continent and the European African diaspora engage in conversation about the nuances, complexity, controversies and triumphs of African beauty in today’s world.
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