Schedule

Opening Film Shambhala (150 mins) directed by. Min Bahadur Bham Nepal WORLD PANORAMA A pregnant woman’s search for her husband leads to self-discovery and spiritual awakening.

The Silent Planet (95 mins) Directed by. Jeffrey St. Jules Canada WORLD PANORAMA An aging convict confronts his past when a new prisoner arrives on his planet.

On Melting Snow (73 mins) Directed by. Mojtaba Bahadori Belgium DOCS@NIFF An artist reunites fragmented memories of landscapes divided by time and borders. No Monastery No Village (27 mins) Directed by. Tashi Lhazom NATIONAL DOCS A Buddhist monastery faces danger from floods, as villagers refuse to abandon it.

Heavy Weight (14 mins) Directed by. Sea-Hoon Jeon South Korea INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A teen struggles between guilt and silence after a tragic accident. Mother (29 mins) Directed by. Sebastian Kwidziński Poland INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A paroled mother fights to reunite with her son despite resistance. THE PROFESSIONAL PARENT (14 mins) Directed by. Erik Jasaň Slovakia INTERNATIONAL […]

Cross My Heart and Hope To Die  (17 mins) Directed by. Sam Manacsa Philippines INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Unpaid and struggling, Mila finds solace in a caller’s voice—until hope turns to heartbreak. The Taste of Honey (15 mins) Directed by. Mohammad Rakibul Hasan, Fabeha Monir Bangladesh DOCS@NIFF A tiger widow fights to protect her children and traditions […]

Devi (80 mins) Directed by. Subina Shrestha NATIONAL DOCS A survivor of torture and rape rises to power, reclaiming her narrative.

Bullet, Buddha, Bastille (13 mins) Directed by. Xin Cheng Song China INTERNATIONAL SHORTS BaWu returns home, reconnects with his past, and confronts his loneliness. MUKTI (27 mins) Directed by. Gaurav Ayer NATIONAL DOCS Two strangers, bound by loss, find an unexplained connection across distances. The Nature of Dogs (24 mins) Directed by. Pom Bunsermvicha Thailand […]

AMARELA (15 mins) Directed by. André Hayato Saito Brazil INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A Japanese-Brazilian teenager confronts unseen violence and inner turmoil during the World Cup final. FIZR (12 mins) Directed by. Rani Nasr Lebanon INTERNATIONAL SHORTS After a violent encounter, two friends clash over justice and survival in a divided society. The Time Lost (16 min) […]

Anaar Daana (20 mins) Directed by. Nishi Dugar India INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Guddal's mischievous spirit faces family loss, reflecting childhood's resilience in adversity. The Nose Knows: Foreignness and Fortune in China (22 mins) Directed by. Bill Callahan, Kieran Hanson Singapore, United Kingdom DOCS@NIFF What can noses tell us Chinese identity, and the PRC's increasingly important place […]

Cold Sigh (87 mins) Directed by. Nahid Sedigh Iran WORLD PANORAMA A son’s journey to bring his father home is haunted by anger and revenge.

Mic Drop (27 mins) Directed by. Kallol Mukherjee India DOCS@NIFF A young Bundelkhandi rapper battles financial struggles to produce his debut album. FISHBOWL (14 mins) Directed by. Reema Majid Almajid Saudi Arabia INTERNATIONAL SHORTS A screenwriter faces her fears, confronting past conflicts while filming her story. The Black Stone (13 mins) Directed by. Aashuka Aryal […]

Deal at the Border (99 mins) Directed by. Dastan Zhapar Kyrgyzstan WORLD PANORAMA Two drug runners risk everything to rescue a girl from slavery.