Institute Above-Ground

“Institut Above Ground” shows us another side of architecture: Cuba’s post-revolutionary one.)

O.T.

“O.T.” is an experiment on movement over a still landscape. )

La Sapienza

At the height of his career, Alexandre decides to set off for Italy with the idea of completing his draft – interrupted years earlier – of a book on Borromini. He is accompanied by his wife Alienor who feels her relationship with her husband gradually slipping away along with the passion it used to inspire. Having reached Stresa they happen to meet Goffredo and Lavinia, a couple of brothers who live there: the former is about to embark in architectural studies, the second is suffering from a nervous disorder. Reviving a maternal instinct that has lain dormant within her for so many years, Alienor feels the need to stay by Lavinia’s side to help her overcome her anxiety and suggests that her husband continue on his travels with Goffredo. This separation will be the start of an inner journey for both Alexandre and Alienor. With his young friend, Alexandre heads for Turin and Rome, and draws fresh inspiration from the beauty of our country and Goffredo’s enthusiasm. He will thus rediscover his joy of life and his original passion for his work, while Alienor will now have the chance to consider her real needs now that her husband has found himself once more. The film tells of a love story that develops in parallel amid architecture, artistic inspiration and of course emotions. The title of the film refers to one of the most extraordinary projects completed by Francesco Borromini: the Church of St. Yves at La Sapienza in Rome. )

Panchrome I, II, III

“Panchrome I, II, III” builds an experimental look on the colours and shapes of pixels to give a transcendental experience on perspective.)

Le paradis

With his small digital camera, Alain Cavalier found paradise on earth. After the political study of “Pater” (2011), Cavalier goes back to his filmeur mode to create one of his most enlightening works. For we are all equal in paradise before the light of what is living.)

Mercuriales

Two twin towers rise in the outskirts of Paris between the daily rush of thousands of cars and people driving in highways. At the top, two girls from opposite sides of Europe meet in rooms and hallways that carry the names of mythological gods. “Mercuriales” is a magical tale on the European economic system, the ruins of its political history, and the dreams of people – real or mythical – who live in it.)

Queen of Earth

Alex Ross Perry is also present in the Silvestre section with “Queen of Earth”, an emotional thriller with Elizabeth Moss, Katherine Waterston, and the influence of Ingmar Bergman and Roman Polanski. )

Ritual for a Relict

“Ritual of a Relict” is a new film by artist Alexander Glandien on the ruins of the Baltic sea.)

Mar

The sea is where we go to lose sight of ourselves, the city, and what we’ve left behind, a place that soon becomes one of trial: our relationships, our families, and the life we’ve left behind. The “sea” is also the name of a character in Dominga Sotomayor’s new film, one of the most promising directors of South American cinema (winner of IndieLisboa’s 2012 International Competition with “Thursday Till Sunday”).)

My BBY 8L3W

“MY BBY 8L3W” challenges the portrail of intimacy by showing true portraits of dog-loving women on the Internet.)

San Siro

“San Siro” takes us through the many steps of preparing a football match at the Italian stadium. )

Salers

“Salers” is an experimental work on someone’s memories of the French city during the Nazi occupation.)

Small People with Hats

Sarina Hei tells a surrealist tale of a universe divided by people with and without hats. )

Take What You Can Carry

“Take What You Can Carry” is the latest film from Matthew Porterfield (“I Used to Be Darker, IndieLisboa 2013), with Hannah Gross and German filmmaker Angela Schanelec.)