International Shorts 3: Documentary
Stories in which the world isn't always what it seems. Perception and reality collide in extraordinary ways.
THEIR EYES - Nicolas Gourault
How does a machine learn to read the world? Testimonies and screen recordings introduce the experience of online micro-workers from the Global South: their job is to teach the AI of self-driving cars to navigate the streets of the Global North.
CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG - Hao Zhou [RU]
In Southwest China, a family tries to purge a mysterious entity from their queer heir, torn between love and tradition.
I SAW THE FACE OF GOD IN THE JET WASH - Mark Jenkin
The filmmaker travels the world with his work. In the liminal spaces between screenings he muses on cinematic influences, ponders cultural history and reflects upon the sea.
THE CLOUD FACTORY - Hannes Lang [RU]
“The Cloud Factory” is an cinematic exploration of the sky above the Rhenish coal mining region, where emission-enriched air masses ascend into the atmosphere to transform the climate. What can these human-made clouds tell us about our future? And what kind of castles can we build in this air?
International premieres are eligible for Grand Prix International Short Award and Grand Prix Documentary Short Award. Films eligible for the Redbreast UNHIDDEN Short Award are indicated with [RU]. All films are from 2025 except where indicated.
Awards presentation supported by Murphy’s.
Cork International Film Festival is delighted to return to its Principal Venue, The Arc Cinema on North Main St, Cork, for its 70th Festival edition, Thursday 6th to Sunday 16th November 2025.
The Arc Cinema Cork is home to The GATE Screen — a space dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the beloved former Gate Cinema — and an ideal spot for meeting fellow festival goers in between screenings. The GATE Screen features luxurious double sofa seats and tables, creating an intimate and sophisticated viewing experience. It is dedicated to showcasing arthouse films, including independent and local productions, foreign and Irish language titles throughout the year.
