State of Change - Live Action Documentaries 2

Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

The concept of Stages of Change is a multifaceted one, with various perspectives. However, we invite you to explore these stages through the lives of your neighbors, friends, and strangers.

In this cinematic journey, these documentaries serve as beacons, shining light on the incredible resilience of individuals who boldly confront their fears and traumas. Through their stories, we witness the courage it takes to confront adversity head-on, reminding us of the extraordinary strength within us all. Just like life itself, this journey will have its peaks and valleys, mirroring the ups and downs we all encounter along the way.

These documentaries are more than just entertainment; they become mirrors reflecting our own experiences, evoking deep empathy, encouraging introspection, and sparking inspiration. They invite us to connect with the shared human experience, transcending boundaries and divisions in our world.

Screenings

Hall 2 Kino Artis
Screening122202 / Muutuste tuules - Lühidokumentaalid 2
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Films

World premiere

Weightless

Local title
Sulgkerge
Original title
Schwerelos
Director
Sofie Spreitzer
Country
Austria
Year
2023
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

The short documentary shares the story of Max's identity search and self-realization in an environment not yet ready for it. Max shares an intimate conversation about his complicated growing up. Without showing him, the film reveals a lot about Max and at the same time about our society. Max's easy-going manner combined with meaningful images and his powerful stories result in an unusual, moving dynamic.

Director
Sofie Spreitzer
Runtime
Language
German
Subtitles
English

World premiere

To Break Water

Local title
Vettehüpe
Original title
To Break Water
Director
Iris Sang
Country
USA, China
Year
2023
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

After a traumatic failure at a competition, platform diver Farrah retraces and reconciliates with her past through a stream-of-consciousness journey across space and time.

Director
Iris Sang
Runtime
Language
English
Trailer

Baltic premiere

Learning Cry

Local title
Õpime nutma
Original title
감정 표출을 위한 연기 수업
Director
Jinu Kim
Country
South Korea
Year
2023
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

Jinu is unable to cry when he wants to. So, He learns to cry and express emotions through acting class.

Director
Jinu Kim
Runtime
Language
Korean
Subtitles
English

International premiere

The Sound of the Wind

Local title
Tuule hääl
Original title
The Sound of the Wind
Director
Maria Pankova
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2023
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

On 24 February 2022, chef Yulia loses her former life and becomes a refugee, along with her two adopted daughters, fleeing the war in Ukraine. She now works as a butcher in Scotland and her husband is in one of the most dangerous spots on the front lines. The fear and connection to war doesn't leave her even when she is thousands of miles away. She is fighting for her children's future, and she fears losing her husband.

Director
Maria Pankova
Runtime
Language
English, Ukrainian
Subtitles
English

International premiere

Every Tom, Dick and Urpo

Local title
Iga Tom, Dick ja Urpo
Original title
Every Tom, Dick and Urpo
Director
Karoliina Gröndahl
Country
Finland
Year
2023
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

Four men tell their story living in the shadow of their name.
What it means to live in a world where your name is a synonym for an idiot?

Director
Karoliina Gröndahl
Runtime
Language
Finnish
Subtitles
English

Baltic premiere

Outlets

Local title
Väljundid
Original title
Outlets
Director
Duncan Cowles
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2022
Festival
PÖFF Shorts 2023
Programme
Doc@Shorts

Unable to move on from the death of his granny, a filmmaker desperately searches for the right film idea that will finally allow him to let go…

Through a series of stylistically different film ideas Outlets takes you on a journey into the grieving process of a creative brain.

Can you ever really let go of a loved one once they’re gone?

Director
Duncan Cowles
Runtime
Language
Danish, English
Subtitles
English
Trailer