A girl wanders through a landscape of quiet ruin, alone except for her dog and a mysterious voice on her radio, reciting poems at a precise hour every day. A haunting memory of a nearby future. – Rupert Bottenberg

Cristina and Simon are two young graffiti artists who paint the city that they live in. Their restless spirit leads them to defy a criminal gang when they decide to paint the mural of a whale over a threat written in a wall. The love that unites them, their friendship with other artists at La selva- an old house they use as a refuge- and familiar tensions, come together to tell a story where the powerful strength of youth faces fear, violence and the difficulties of growing up.

A documentary grotesque in which even the walls speak. Famous directors of St. Petersburg cinema recall their lives and work, and images of old films come to life to remind the viewer of themselves.

Through filming my personal spaces and experiences of the world, I attempt to deal with a period of personal crisis. Although the images relate to personal circumstance indirectly, they are driven by an intense inward reflection, present in the image as an emotional energy. The act of filming reflects my experience of loss and at the same time is an attempt to ground the self in the world once more. The emblem of shadows recurs and points towards the heart of the film's journey - attempting to uncover one's inner darkness, in order to go forwards. The dark passages in the film are a result of dealing with a large amount of “fogged” camera material by bleaching and inverting it. The sequence order of both image and sound are composed entirely by chance.

Through filming my personal spaces and experiences of the world, I attempt to deal with a period of personal crisis. Although the images relate to personal circumstance indirectly, they are driven by an intense inward reflection, present in the image as an emotional energy. The act of filming reflects my experience of loss and at the same time is an attempt to ground the self in the world once more. The emblem of shadows recurs and points towards the heart of the film's journey - attempting to uncover one's inner darkness, in order to go forwards. The dark passages in the film are a result of dealing with a large amount of “fogged” camera material by bleaching and inverting it. The sequence order of both image and sound are composed entirely by chance.

When a family matriarch falls seriously ill, relatives gather and discover their shared ancestral ties bind them in unexpected ways.

When a family matriarch falls seriously ill, relatives gather and discover their shared ancestral ties bind them in unexpected ways.

This program will give you an up-close look at some of the studio’s most famous films along with the music of STUDIO GHIBLI that continues to have multi-generational appeal. Songs are performed by popular J-pop stars and artists who have worked with STUDIO GHIBLI over the years. Treat yourself to fun and moving performances that pay homage to your favorite STUDIO GHIBLI films, hear rare stories about Hayao Miyazaki, and learn about the history of Isao Takahata and how he became one of Japan’s greatest treasures. Filmed at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum’s Ghibli Expo -From Nausicaä to Marnie- exhibition, this 45-minute program is jam-packed with the magic of STUDIO GHIBLI, including famous scenes from your favorite STUDIO GHIBLI works.

When a group of misfit teenagers encounter an ancient relic during a school trip, they find themselves caught up in a magical world, with elemental powers beyond their belief.

Shimajiro, who helped an injured baby whale Kuu-chan, takes care of Kuu-chan who wants to return to her mother and keeps her in touch. In order to return Ku-chan, who was about to be sent to the aquarium, to her mother, Shimajiro rides on her back and sets out on a journey toward the southern sea.