Movies: Acceptance

After inadvertently drinking himself to death, Gabriel, a downtrodden recent college graduate, is presented with one final conversation with The Guide before he moves on. As the two discuss and recall key moments from Gabriel’s life, they share a gro...

In a vibrant yet dystopian Dubai, aspiring writer Carol struggles with her perfectionism while stuck in a mundane job. Her carefree boyfriend, Nicolas, challenges her high standards, leading to conflicts that heighten her insecurities. With support f...

Starting her life as Colin, a husband, father, policeman, film-projectionist and self-declared shoe fetishist, Colleen and her wife Heather's love transcended their gender roles. But what are the medical complications that can arise from transitionin...

At the height of their relationship, two great friends since junior high school realize a significant life change may come sooner than later....

In just sixty years, South Korea went from being one of the poorest countries on the Asian continent to having the 12th largest economy in the entire world. Every year, it is measured that Korean students have some of the highest test scores and a hi...

The film follows Matt, who struggles to cope with the loss of his daughter, Sophie. He contemplates suicide but realizes the impact it would have on his wife, Sarah, and others. With the help of a therapist, Matt works towards finding acceptance. He ...

Rafael is a creative boy who finds support in his grandmother and sister to be his true self, despite the prejudiced looks around him, drawing inspiration from a magazine featuring Lady Gaga that he receives as a gift....

When she receives a voice message from her missing boyfriend, a dependent lover must confront her fear of abandonment and uncover the truth behind his disappearance....

Following the death of his brother, Frederick attempts to write a screenplay, but can’t due to his ongoing battle with grief. His entire life is flipped upside down after discovering a mystery wonder pill which promises to allow anyone who uses it ...

A young Black man comes home to find 3 different versions of himself. As the multiple variants question the choices they've made in their individual lives, they use this unique opportunity to test social theories around race, class and acceptance....

An aspiring painter struggles to find passion for his art after the death of his mother....

A short film by Ori Alfassi on the theme of reckoning....

'Volador' explores the power of acceptance. Mateo, an 18 year old from Mexico, fights his way through challenges that arise in a place (Grand Rapids) he would describe as dull. He works as a part-time cashier and commercial photographer for Supermerc...

A heartfelt story of 'Carter', who wakes up confused in an unknown forest. He is sent on an emotional journey to watch the key moments of his life unfold from a third person perspective. Judging and assessing the decisions he made and the situations ...

”Autoportret: fragmente din mine” is a poetic and introspective short film that blurs the line between visual diary and experimental cinema. Built around an original poem, the film follows no traditional narrative, instead weaving together fragments ...