8-27th of October
A Man’s Man
United Kingdom I 2023 I 35 min. I N-13
A searing and deeply personal journey into the lives of seven strangers from the North-East of England whose lives intersect at a weekly men’s mental health support group. We are confronted with the devastating impact of toxic masculinity, the continued stigma surrounding mental health and the heart-breaking toll it inevitably takes. A Man’s Man is a honest look at the common bonds that bring us together, the struggles that tear us apart and the processes that lead to healing.
Director: Myles Desenberg
Cinematography: Benjamin Cotgrove
Editing: Myles Desenberg
Producers: Matt Renirie Myles Desenberg
Can I Hug You?
United Kingdom I 2023 I 35 min. I R
In the religious Iranian city of Qom, there are restrictions imposed on women in the name of ‘sexual safety’. Hossein grew up in this context, but as a young boy he found himself victimized and abused, and left to carry this secret into adulthood. Now, with the help of his wife Elahe, he is confronting his trauma.
Director: Elahe Esmaili
Cinematography: Mohamad Hadadi
Editing: Delaram Shemirani
Producers: Hossein Behboudi Rad