• Welcome to the Neighborhood

Take a peek over the fence with this collection highlighting the significance and allure of local community, hometown belonging, and the impact of outsiders.

Short Films

BOLÉRO

Fran is in his hometown to rest and visit his mother. Following the jerky rhythm of "Bolero," this journey along the paths of memory and desire will lead him and the whole village to a joyfully chaotic climax.

BYE BYE, BOWSER

Luna rebels against the indifference of her artsy friends by writing a song about Laugo, the construction worker from across the street. The collision of the worlds of affluent neglect and everyday work leads to a dramatic downfall.

SCAPEGOAT

Ibrahim is bullied by a neighbor as the time of the sacrifice for the Aïd el-Kebir approaches. Wanting to prove he isn't an animal killer, he decides to save a goat being delivered to the housing project where they live.

SCORCHED EARTH

It is summer in Greece and Stela escapes to her summer house in coastal Attica. Procrastinating while writing her thesis, she starts spying on her neighbour and his girlfriend. Before long, Stela will bear witness to a horrible crime.

À TOI LES OREILLES

While the townsfolk are celebrating their village's anniversary parade, Étienne tries the impossible: to show them how beautiful his family’s cacophony really is.

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