“A collection of beautifully made gems - a powerful mix of raw pessimism, care and hope.”
Janine, EFA Programmer
It’s been 11 years since the Paris Agreement and just 2 months since the UN said 1.5 degrees is no longer possible… with many feeling overwhelmed with climate anxiety and cost of living pressures, it’s hard not to back away, like no one cares.
Challenge yourself to lean in, with a selection of international shorts that aren’t afraid to ask tough questions, pitting nihilism against joyous hope and exploring what it means to be human in a world of uncertainty.
From the macabre and mercurial to intimate and inspirational, this package centers our connection to one another and how ultimately it’s our propensity for love that is our ultimate source of power.
Films
Biir Gardi /Guardian of the Well (2025, UAE)
At a village well on the southern edge of the desert, a community in Chad gathers around a precious and uncertain resource: water.The Darkness (2025, Puerto Rico)
Left without power for everyday necessities, a community bands together to take matters into their own hands, embracing solar power as a path towards a more sustainable futureThe Generators (2024, Ireland)
In a time when energy credits are the new currency, an empty bank balance leaves one man with no option but to physically power his ailing husband’s treatment.Maze of Joy (2024, Mexico)
A fly-on-the-wall documentary following the Oxte family in Mexico’s Yucatán s they move through daily life in harmony with nature.Misery and other choices (2025, Australia)
A young couple discover they are pregnant as the world sizzles with climate change and politicians let it burn, in this uniquely Australian dark comedy.Mud Below Sun Above (2025, Netherlands)
In bustling Hanoi, a group of older women become an informal sector of recycling workers, enduring harsh conditions and societal stigma to tackle the city’s growing waste crisis.
18:30 - 20:15, Wednesday 28 October
Palace Kino
$26. Tickets available via Humanitix