Les particules élémentaires

Like ghosts, the temporarily shut down cruise ships lie in the port of Hamburg. A young man comes into town and is stranded on the riverbank, waiting for a message. He watches couples strolling along in the sunset and gets himself some sweets. In a moment of collective pause, ISLANDS IN THE CITY captures a fragile romance. There is a departure in the air, the destination of which no one seems to know.

Two brothers, who have not seen each other for a long time, meet again at their mother's grave. The opportunity for their re-connection is threatened by the emerging ghosts of the past.

Sara does not belong to this world, but in a last effort she sets out on a journey in search of her only important person.

They are everywhere without us observing them. These ‘invisibles’ can only be seen on camera and only heard thanks to a microphone. Footage shot in public spaces shows people who seem non-existent to everyone else in the frame.

Grumpy old man Bert learns to overcome his feelings of isolation when cheerful new resident George arrives at his care home; forming an unforeseen friendship.

A middle aged Aboriginal woman lives on her own in the community. Trapped in routine, Grace is determined to remain lonely and bored as punishment for her sins. With her days lost in the humdrum of a life alone and the mistakes of the past, Grace waits – for death or change, whichever comes first.

Neil Bishop has spent his whole life living on the fringes of society. His only interaction with people is through his job as a lost luggage courier. One day, Neil delivers luggage to a woman in suffering, and he discovers someone like him. In this dreamlike psychological thriller, Neil Bishop sets out to make today, unlike any other day.

A woman reflects on existence, solitude and God while surrounded by nature

A monk of a Greek monastery, tries to cope with the unbearable sadness and loneliness , when he loses his little dog, the only companion he has got.