10 Films from the ArteKino Festival 2018

Finley Blake, 33, lives in isolation in a remote Austin, Texas house. Following her divorce, she's struggling to regain custody of her son, who was taken from her due to the controversial nature of her work. Finley is a camgirl,…

This is the story of a man who only finds happiness in unhappiness. He's addicted to sadness and craves pity, going to great lengths to elicit it from those around him. He lives in a world that doesn't seem harsh…

Astrid is a comedian, and her husband Markus manages her career; they have a nine-year-old daughter and are expecting their second child. When they discover the baby will not be healthy, they're initially hopeful they can cope – unaware of…

Mother and daughter Lyn and Iona move to a new town, eager for a fresh start. Iona quickly bonds with her new friends, Keely, Stacey, and Chelsea. Lyn, accustomed to being Iona's closest companion, feels excluded and seeks connection with…

Áron is an ordinary 29-year-old with modern anxieties, a new degree, and a recent breakup. His parents continue to financially support him as he searches for a job. While Áron dwells on his lost love, he's constantly distracted by unexpected…

Mati and her group of male friends control their village, using their bikes to intimidate and harass the local girls. However, her close friend Sebastian falls in love with Mati, and her rival Carla unexpectedly becomes an ally. These changes…

This film explores the lives of three generations of women. Monique and her daughter Sylvie operate a brothel near the border of West Flanders and France. Sylvie's young daughter, Eline, is curious about her mother and grandmother’s work but forbidden…

Following a workplace accident that leaves him disfigured, outgoing metalhead Jacek undergoes Poland's first face transplant. The procedure thrusts him into the public eye, transforming him into both a symbol of hope and a media sensation. However, Jacek struggles to…

The Crater is a chaotic place, filled with a constant din and a sense of anonymity. Rosario, a street vendor who gives away toys to winners of number draws, wages a silent battle against fate, channeling his hopes through his…

Alice, a young call center worker skilled at sales, targets elderly people, posing as their granddaughter to solicit money for urgent needs. This deception quickly leads to financial success. The film follows individuals and locations throughout Zurich, each subtly linked…