Dystopian Fragments (shorts) + Q&A
Step into a world fractured and distorted, where the familiar morphs into the unsettling. Dystopian Fragments presents five short films that explore the anxieties and realities of a world on the brink, or perhaps, already beyond it. It is a haunting exploration of isolation, memory, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of a world unravelling. Prepare to be immersed in visions that challenge your perceptions and linger long after the credits roll.
The program is curated by Rawy Films, a Berlin based collective of passionate filmmakers and cinephiles on a mission to cultivate a community around independent SWANA (Southwest Asia and North Africa) films. We aim at scouting raw talents and untold stories, bringing them to life on the big screen through curating Pop-up Cinema events creating a space for community connection and discourse, cultural preservation, and artistic expression.
At the end of the screening, stay in your seats for a special Q&A session with the directors.
(The program will also be shown on April 3, but without a Q&A)
The Man Without A Map
Mohamed Rachdi | Tunesië | 2022 | 8’ | no dialogue
The Man Without A Map presents a soul adrift in a spiraling labyrinth, searching for self in a world without a direction.
The Monkey درﻘﻟا
Bishoy Adel | Egypte | 2024 | 13’ | EN, EN subtitles
Dr. Adam, a scientist, and his simian companion confront the stark reality of humanity's cyclical failures, where survival hinges on the lessons unlearned.
The Chamber يرﺑﻣﺎﺷﻟا
Fidae Sbaai | Marokko | 2024 | 20’ | no dialogue
A man is confined to a claustrophobic existence. He is pushed into a chaotic odyssey, where contradictions and uncertainties reign supreme, revealing the fragility of his reality
Electron نورﺗﮑﻟا
Mehran Ranjbar | Iran | 2024 | 20’ | Farsi, EN subtitles
A veteran actor confronts the unsettling truth that his art, once a vessel for meaning, has become an empty shell. A chilling reflection on the nature of truth and deception in a world saturated with simulation.
Before I Forget ﻰﺳﻧأ ﺎﻣ لﺑﻗ
Mariam Mekiwi | Egypte | 2018 | 30’ | Arabic, EN subtitles
Before I Forget tells the story of a desperate race against time, Sharaf must piece together fractured memories to save humanity. The enigmatic Captain, a being adapted to the depths, holds the key to survival, but only if Sharaf can reclaim the lost fragments of the past.
