Me and Others: Screens for Teens

A lonely man wakes up to discover a live fish inside his stomach. Desperate for answers, he follows a mysterious group of men who seem to share his condition, only to find himself pulled into a strange and unsettling world.

A freediving boy, desperate to connect with his grieving father, pushes himself to the limit underwater.

Eleven-year-old Berci spends an afternoon alone with his dog, struggling with the emotions left behind after witnessing his parents' violent fight the day before. As his suppressed feelings surface, he releases his anger and aggression in tense and emotional interactions with his dog. These raw expressions eventually help Berci find relief and discover the quiet, transformative strength of forgiveness.

After a heated argument an introverted teenager locks himself in his room, overwhelmed by the urge to cry. No matter how hard he tries, the tears won’t come. As his frustration grows the world around him becomes more surreal, forcing him to face emotions he’s been trying to avoid.

After seeing a man lying in the snow, a boy recalls a Saint Nicholas night spent with his father years before. Playing with his father takes an unexpected turn, while his dream toy leaves a bitter aftertaste.

In 2025, many Ukrainian cities continue to suffer from the war started by russia. Although countless people face danger and trauma every day, this experience is no longer felt as intense as it was at the start of the invasion. Despite the war, people strive to live ordinary lives, witness construction and destruction happening side by side, switch instantly between opposite emotions, and find joy in circumstances where it might seem impossible.

Day in and day out, a sparrow sees images of ostriches everywhere: on posters, in ads, and on its smartphone. In awe of the ostriches, with their long necks, dazzling eyes, and muscular legs, the little bird wants to be just like them.