Screening of Official Competition Films

Desert of the Mists, Namibia, 2024 (22’)

The Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, stretches nearly 2,000 kilometers along Africa’s southwest coast. Despite its extreme aridity, life persists thanks to ingenious creatures and plants. The narrator, accompanied by Christophe and Japhet, explores the wonders of the Namib, encountering the Himba people, wild animals, and breathtaking landscapes. Their adventure reveals the adaptation strategies of the desert’s flora and fauna.

Roots of the Sea, Spain (63’)

The past, present, and future of fishing come together to shed light on one of the oldest trades in our society. Its goal is to highlight professions connected to the sea and honor the work that has been done and continues to be done throughout history. It also seeks to answer questions such as: What is it about the sea that captivates those who live it? What role do women play? Is there concern about generational succession? Is it a profession at risk of disappearing?A tribute to those who have dedicated—and still dedicate—their lives to loving the sea and everything around it. Shipwrights, net menders, fishermen, members of fishing guilds, fish market workers, and many more are among the profiles featured in the documentary.

Renacer: Hopes & Journeys, Colombia, 2025 (26’)

Eight years after Colombia signed a historic peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla, regions once marked by war are gradually rebuilding. This film takes us to the heart of post-conflict Colombia, where former combatants, victims, and rural communities are rewriting their future through tourism. From the misty peaks of Chingaza to San Juanito, once known for kidnappings, and through the wild landscapes of the Guejar and Guaviare river canyons—formerly centers of drug trafficking—we meet those who have traded guns for backpacks, fear for hope.Now, tour guides, lodging owners, and adventure entrepreneurs showcase a new face of Colombia: one of resilience, transformation, and fragile peace.Yet in regions still marked by threats and poverty, one question remains: can sustainable tourism truly pave the way to lasting peace?