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The ending movie that concludes the dialogue is created by directors from six countries, including Naomi Kawase, based on the theme of "dialogue."
Which director's work will be shown each day is a surprise to look forward to.

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Arsalan Amiri

Iran

Arsalan Amiri is a Kurdish-Iranian filmmaker who won Critics’ Week Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice Film Festival (2021) for his debut film “Zalava”. He worked as a screenwriter and editor on the feature film “Nahid” (Dir. Ida Panahandeh), which received the Prix de l'Avenir at the Cannes Film Festival (2015).In recent years, Amiri has collaborated on acclaimed films and series as a screenwriter and editor. The most recent of which is the series "At the end of the night ", is now a candidate for awards at the 2025 Series Mania Festival.

It would be a nightmare for the five million Afghan refugees in Iran if they have no choice but to return to their homeland under Taliban rule.
For women, in particular, there is almost no hope of engaging in dialogue with the Taliban government or having their fundamental freedoms recognised.
For them, dialogue is not just a necessity to meet basic needs but a matter of survival.
This film portrays Faezeh, a woman who sees dialogue as a means to identify and pursue dreams that so many Afghan women are denied.
I hope she could become the silent voice of Afghan women.

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Joshua Trigg

United Kingdom

Joshua Trigg is a Welsh filmmaker and screenwriter whose debut feature, Satu – Year of the Rabbit, has earned international acclaim for its poignant exploration of identity and transformation.
The film has achieved remarkable success, including a nomination for the UNESCO Gandhi Peace Prize at the India International Film Festival, two British Independent Film Award nominations, and BAFTA Cymru qualification.
It also won Best Film at the 2024 Nara International Film Festival.

In an increasingly disconnected world, meaningful dialogue and genuine human interaction are more important than ever.
Sal, a French-Moroccan immigrant living in London takes us on a journey through her traumatic yet transformative experience, which shaped the direction that her life has taken.
Through realisation, Sal finds healing, not just for herself, but for the community around her.
As she cultivates a mushroom garden in the shadow of Grenfell Tower, Sal teaches us that true connection comes from honest communication, from listening, and from being present with one another.

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Keren Ben Rafael

Israel

A writer/director based in Israel and France. She studied Philosophy and French Literature in Tel Aviv and cinéma in La Fémis in Paris. Her latest feature film, THE END OF LOVE (2019), was selected to be part of the Biennale College Cinema at the 76th Venice International Film Festival, and received the best award at the 2020 Nara International film festival. Lately, she directed the series "Reformed" for HBO Max.

Israelis and Palestinians are taught to hate and fear each other. But my mother, Israeli, has a Palestinian friend.
They both lost someone in this horrible ongoing conflict but they are willing to talk and listen.
Their friendship goes beyond border and politics.
“It won’t end if we won't speak” is the slogan of the Israeli Palestinian circle of bereaved families for peace.
Being in dialogue is the beginning of change.
Dialogue is the only way out of conflict.

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Lesia Kordonets

Ukraine

Born and raised in Ukraine. She was shaped by the political upheavals in her homeland and completed the Theodor-Heuss-Kolleg program, which promotes democratic responsibility and public engagement in Eastern Europe. In 2008, she moved to Switzerland. In 2020, she completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Film at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), specializing in editing and directing. Her first feature-length documentary, PUSHING BOUNDARIES (2021), had its world premiere at the 52nd Visions du Réel and was awarded the ZONTA Award, followed by further international screenings and awards worldwide.

This film captures the various dialogues Jona encounters in war—whether with Ukrainians he meets for the first time or with his enemies after combat.
These conversations reveal his inner questions, thoughts, and other emotions—everything that moves him in the midst of war.
These exchanges highlight not only the power of dialogue in Jona’s journey but also its significance for us as we navigate complex discussions about war and morality.

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Pedro González-Rubio

Mexico

Born in Brussels in 1976 and of Mexican nationality.
He studied cinematography at the London Film School. In 2009, his first solo directorial feature docufiction, "Alamar", won awards at more than 15 international festivals, including the Tiger Award at the Rotterdam Festival. His second feature film, "Inori" (2012) received the Golden Leopard in the Filmmakers of the Present section at the Locarno Festival.
He recently completed the musical documentary "Con Alma" (2024), a feature film co-directed with Catalan filmmaker Marta Ferrer.

This short film captures the healing power of intergenerational and intercultural connection.
Through the story of Oliva, an elderly woman facing depression, and Tomas, a young Colombian student, it illustrates how sharing daily life and simple dialogue can bridge generational and cultural divides.
Their journey highlights how communication and empathy foster belonging and purpose.
This film offers an intimate, human perspective on universal challenges such as loneliness and aging.
By focusing on small, everyday interactions, it invites viewers to reflect on the importance of connection and the transformative impact of shared experiences in building a compassionate society.

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