International Competition

Two female medics in Ukraine's army, whose lives are captured via phone and body cam footage, navigate the chaos of war with bravery, humour and friendship.

Acclaimed director Hao Zhou journeys into one of China’s vast factories around the time of the pandemic to detail the impact of global supply chains and coercive business practices on workers’ lives.

North Korean women meet South Korean men in a fascinating and often surprising look at love, business and geopolitics.

War has ravaged the Ukrainian city of Bucha, whose residents have endured unimaginable hostility and suffering. If hope remains a faint glimmer, the will to survive still shines through in this powerful and unflinching film.

A melancholic yet heartfelt story of the former singer of pop band Black Lace and his journey on the road with his aging mother and his partner, as he aims for a comeback.

A daughter reflects on her South Asian father’s life, his never-ending pursuit of the American dream, and the human capacity to love and survive.

A young welder confronts her fractured past to protect her sister, forging a future from sacrifice, resilience and the spark of second chances.

In this love story and urgent call to action, an Indigenous couple risk everything to defend the Amazon and their unborn child’s future.