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This programme will show a broad spectrum of filmmaking, with one strong connecting element: the directors\u2019 ability to completely surrender to their stories. Laura Gonzalves takes us to a family dinner in Portugal. With her unique hybrid animation and documentary style, she recalls memories of a beloved grandfather in The Garbage Man<\/i>. In Maria Schneider, 1983<\/i>, US director Elizabeth Subrin recreates an interview with the titular actress, recalling a time when the words of an actress didn\u2019t count for much. A film talking about the film industry is also the theme of the electrifying Starfuckers<\/i> by Antonio Maziale. The director, who also plays the main role, gives a stunning performance of revenge drag in this Hollywood nightmare. Another very strong performance, but this time much more intimate and softer, can be found in Memoir of a Veering Storm<\/i> by Greek director Sofia Georgovassili. Her young protagonist will truly face a storm, but with a great group of friends by her side. In Sierra<\/i>, Estonian director Sander Joon creates a fierce, animated world going at full speed; a similar energy can be found in the romantic horror comedy You’re Dead H\u00e9l\u00e8ne<\/i> by Michiel Blanchart. The film\u2019s brilliant mix of genres is exhilarating!<\/p>\n
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