MY DEAR SON/ACROSS THE WATER/LIFE IN HEGANG

In the organizer's words:

My Dear Son

Short film | CHN 2022 | Director: Lilian Fu 傅詠欣 (w) | 9 min. | OmeU (English with English subtitles)

A mother gives birth to a child - actually cause for pure joy. But what if it doesn't fit into a world where everyone wears masks and hides their true nature?

A mother gives birth to her son, which should have been a purely joyous occasion. But what if this child doesn't fit in to a world in which everybody wears masks and conceals their true nature? (English with English subtitles)

一位母亲诞下一个男婴--本该是纯粹喜悦的时刻。但如果这个孩子与这个人人都戴着面具、隐藏本真的世界格格不入，又该如何?

Across The Waters 在水一方

Short film | FRA 2024 | Director: Viv Li (f) | 15 min. | OmU (Mandarin with English subtitles)

Nobody normally drives to this remote desert town full of sandstorms. While stopping for lunch, a truck driver is surprised by a curious girl who wants to know more about city life.

Normally, no one travels to the remote desert town full of sand storms. Stopping for lunch, a passing truck driver is surprised by a curious girl who wants to learn more about city life. (Mandarin with English subtitles)

这座地处沙漠边缘的偏远小镇，平时几乎人迹罕至。一天，一位卡车司机在停车吃午饭时，意外的遇到一个充满好奇心的小女孩--她渴望了解外面的世界，特别是向往那城市里的生活。

Life in Hegang 在鹤岗安家

Short film | CHN 2021 | Director: Qin Xiaoyue 秦潇越 (w) | 9 min. | OmeU (Mandarin with English subtitles)

Hegang, one of the most affordable cities in northern China, is increasingly becoming a refuge for young people who want to escape the pressures of the big city. This documentary tells the story of their courageous step into the unknown - of their search for new perspectives, personal freedom and a life beyond the usual expectations. A touching look at change and the diversity of modern lifestyles.

Hegang, one of the most affordable cities in northern China, is becoming a refuge for young people seeking to escape the pressures of big-city life. This documentary tells the story of their bold leap into the unknown - a search for new perspectives, personal freedom, and a life beyond conventional expectations. A moving exploration of change and the diverse paths of modern living. (Mandarin with English subtitles)

作为中国北方生活成本最低的城市之一，鹤岗成了年轻人逃离大城市压力的 "避难所"。他们想在这座东北小城寻找新的生活方式。纪录片跟随他们勇敢迈向陌生的脚步，记录他们对自由的追寻与对生活可能性的探索，呈现如今时代变迁下个体选择的多样性与生活方式的新可能。

Price information:

- 7.50 € (regular) - 6.00 € (reduced*) - 3.50 € (with Leipzig Pass, disabled pass, volunteer pass) - Films longer than 130 min: + 1.00 € - Tickets are available online (plus 0.70 € booking fee), remaining tickets at the Box Office.