A Heavenly Home: Helping kids talk about their grief!(2002)

in memory(en)

A girl sees her dead father in front of her after taking a bad fall. Her visions intensify and her true feelings about her father surface.

Farewell(es)

Andy struggles to overcome the death of his older sister while trying to revive the connection with his mother.

PIPOCA(en)

Llittle Todd, a quiet, unique kernel, feels awkwardly distant from the other kernels on the corncob. While they effortlessly chat and have a good time together, Todd seems to have a hard time fitting in. In a social attempt to be accepted in the group, he comes up with a plan that only makes him stand out.

Sesame Street: When Families Grieve(en)

Presents families' personal stories about coping with the death of a parent, as well as strategies that have helped these families move forward.

White Butterfly(vi)

Upon learning of her mother's passing, May returns to Vietnam after 20 years, determined to learn about her parents' separation in relation to the Mother Goddess Worship. Despite family opposition and cultural barriers, May remains committed to uncovering the truth.

Liubov(ru)

Liubov, a Russian lady who lives in Mexico City. During the routine of her day, Liubov will recall the experiences she had with death, from childhood to adulthood.

Enjaulada(es)

Ne pars pas(fr)

Max, haunted by the disappearance of his little sister Lara, lives as a recluse in a world filled with memories and visions of Lara. Unable to find peace, he desperately clings to the hope of finding her again, living in constant torment. This short film explores his descent into madness and his ultimate desire to be with his sister again.

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi(hi)

Ramprasad's entire family gathers under one roof for 13 days after his death, to perform and observe the Hindu traditions and rituals called the tehrvi. During the course, the family’s dynamics, politics, and insecurities come out, and then they realise that the importance of people and things are only evident in retrospect.

The Snow Sister(no)

A young boy whose grieving family has forgotten about Christmas forms an unexpected, healing bond with a bubbly girl full of holiday spirit.

Lily(en)

The film follows Alfie trying to figure out his next steps after Lily’s passing. But he keeps seeing her. She is trying to get him to move on, and he wants her to stay until he phones for help. The film follows Alfie trying to figure out what his next steps are after Lily’s passing. But he keeps seeing her. She is trying to get him to move on, and he wants her to stay until he phones for help.

Kasper und die Heinzelmännchen(de)

The journeyman tailor Kasper has a hard time. His mistress is constantly keeping him busy with chores. When the brownies show up in town and take over all the craftsmen's work, Kasper can no longer get any sewing done. That's fine with the master. He now often meets up with his colleagues to sing a quartet, but Kasper finally becomes the master's pet. When this nosy and bossy person ambushes the brownies with peas, the good Kasper tries to protect the little gnomes from harm. He is unsuccessful, and the brownies leave the town for good, badly demolished. Now they have to do the work themselves again. The masters are very sad, but the choir singing helps them get over the worst. Kasper is happy, he can pick up the needle again and become a capable journeyman tailor.

Strings(es)

María's routine at school is altered by the arrival of a very special child. Soon, they become close friends.

52 - A Tale of Loneliness(en)

Far beneath the beautiful sea, a unique whale sings a song that is all his own. Based on the award winning picture book, "52 - A Tale of Loneliness"

Angel Sign(ja)

Manga creator Tsukasa Hojo's debut live-action film. 'Angel Sign' is Hojo's debut as a director, which is made by editing a number of short films into one movie. Hojo directs the "Prologue" and "Epilogue" stories, while a different director will handle each of the other stories, which were selected in Silent Manga Audition. All the stories will have no spoken lines, and will only have video and music.

Dinosaur(en)

An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sancturary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.

Chasing Ghosts(en)

Lucas Simons, an 11-year-old filmmaker, is obsessed with death after the loss of his brother. When Lucas accidentally captures a mysterious presence in one of his films, he inadvertently becomes a YouTube phenomenon, and must learn to live life in the spotlight while also learning how to once again start living life to its fullest.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood(en)

An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.

Entre Nós(pt)

Doreen(en)

A heartfelt look at the life of a wonderful person and the legacy she has left behind, looking into her love, patience, kindness and the grief of her passing.