Short Films for Teens only
Runtime: 90 min. | Recommended Ages: 14-18+
The films are screened under Greek subtitles
Short Films for Teens: On the Edge of Adulthood
Six stories that capture the intensity, dilemmas, and challenges of adolescence. From the pressure of high-performance sports and the quest for acceptance to the critical instincts of protection and the diverse starting points that shape our future. The films in this section explore the boundaries between rebellion and responsibility, success and trauma, offering an honest look at the world of young people today—a world where every choice can alter the course of a lifetime.
The program is prefaced by Prodromos Tarasis is a psychologist, systemic psychotherapist, and communications specialist.
Shorts in this lineup:
THE COLOSSEUM
Fiction by Nabil Kechouhen I 13min I France
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During the final of the Espoir Basketball Championship, Mehdi, point guard for Elan Chalon, is torn between the stakes of the game and the torments of his personal life.
THE BLUE HOUR
Fiction by Liss-Anett Steinskog I 10min I Norway
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How far are you willing to go to help a stranger, based on a gut feeling?
In a small town convenience store, Nina, a young store clerk, encounters Julian, a drunk thirteen year old, unwilling to go home. As their interaction unfolds, Nina senses something deeper beneath Julian’s reckless demeanor but struggles to determine if he’s truly in danger—or if it’s just a passing moment of teenage rebellion. Torn between responsibility and compassion, should she trust her instincts and intervene, or let it go?
STRANGE TEEN SPIRIT
Animation by Frank Ternier I 16min I France
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Anton observes. Alone. A phosphorescent glow flickers through the streets. Anton sees a bee dying, then another. No one sees a thing, not even Kata, over there on the roof. Kata and his gang are running, laughing, spray-painting. Anton watches them, especially her. He dreams of joining them.
MUREWA
Documentary by Ché Scott-Heron Newton I 14min I United Kingdom
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In the quiet seaside town of Worthing, Marlon and Murry (Murewa) form a deep friendship, bonding over skateboarding, photography and the carefree adventures of youth. But as they grow older, their lives take different turns. Marlon leaves for university in London, while Murry, facing mounting pressure at home, makes choices that lead to prison. Through years of home video, Murewa reflects on the complexities of growing up, and how opportunity and circumstance shape the futures of young people in ways they don’t fully grasp at the time. Intimate and deeply personal, the film explores boyhood, belonging and the lingering question of what might have been.