The Bridge

Limite

May 1931 •Portuguese

Adrift in the vast expanse of the ocean, a solitary boat carries three castaways—a man and two women. Stranded and devoid of any glimmer of rescue, they find solace in recounting the tales of their lives to one another. As they delve into their personal narratives, reminiscing about the circumstances that led them to this desolate predicament, they navigate through the depths of three distinct destinies. Bound by the confines of their shared space, every aspect of their existence becomes a boundary, underscoring their plight.

Taurus

November 2006 •Dutch

Thomas, 12 years-old, and his brother Arne, 8 years-old, come back from a walk in forest. They've got blood on their clothes.

Check Please

August 2015 •English

In a fancy restaurant, Ben plans to propose to his long time girlfriend only to find out that his ring was mistakenly sent to the wrong table.

Andronicus

December 2021 •English

A family therapy session takes a disturbing turn.

A Ferret Called Mickey

October 2003 •English

Eight year old Paulie is happiest when dressing-up in his mother’s high heels and having tea parties in the garden. His father however would prefer him to be involved in more ‘manly’ pursuits and decides to take action. It is left to Mickey, a ferret with the cutest nose and the sharpest teeth, to sort out the men from the boys.

Two Lovers

November 2008 •English

A depressed man moves back in with his parents following a recent heartbreak and finds himself with two women.

The Girl on the Bridge

March 1999 •French

It's night on a Paris bridge. A girl leans over Seine River with tears in her eyes and a violent yearning to drown her sorrows. Out of nowhere someone takes an interest in her. He is Gabor, a knife thrower who needs a human target for his show. The girl, Adele, has never been lucky and nowhere else to go. So she follows him. They travel along the northern bank of the Mediterranean to perform.

Play / Ground

January 2019 •Swedish

Dad fights to get grandma out of bed. But grandma can’t, she just sleeps. Love just wants to play – to be part of things and be close.

Wuthering Heights

Invalid date •English

As Cathy Linton nears death, she finds herself in a loop of memories while coming to terms with the truth of the world she’s lived and loved in.

The Way of the Strong

June 1928 •English

A gangster falls for a blind violinist, only for his mobster rivals to kidnap her.

A Family Affair

June 2019 •English

A woman makes a powerful connection with a surprising stranger on her 30th birthday.

End-O

October 2019 •English

Jaq is a typical young woman, navigating the foibles of life, love and endometriosis.

The Distance Between Us

October 2016 •Korean

Seonduk Arts High school sets a “moral distance rule”, forbidding physical contact between boys and girls. The school recommends Byeonchan and Seohyun, who have been meeting for 700 days, to transfer to another school because of this rule.

The Conquest of Faro

January 2005 •Portuguese

Arriving in a hotel in the city of Faro, a couple learns there are no available tables left. When another couple agrees to share a table, they spark a conversation on the city’s history, unfolding the tales of King Afonso III, who betrays his wife, and of a Moorish woman, who betrays her father.

Buddy

November 2015 •Dutch

A young man agrees to support his ex lover during an HIV test. What starts out as an awkward reunion, soon becomes something more tender. Is there still hope for reconciliation?

3:10 to Yuma

August 1957 •English

Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.

Caged

January 2016 •English

A happily married woman finds out that her marriage is not so happy during a dinner party for her newly promoted husband.

Left Behind

March 2014 •English

A depressed mother attempts suicide only to be interrupted by her son who, in his unorthodox way, helps her see reasons to live

The Bomb Boy

December 1914 •English

Rhyme & Reason: BBC Introducing Arts

September 2019 •English

Lemn Sissay presents a selection of short films from a new generation of artists who are inspired by poetry and the spoken word. Dying to Live; Notes on Being a Lady; Other Voices; Raised by Queenz; Terra Firma; The Siren's Song; Alice_Alice; My Grandad; The Fall; When Will It Stop?; Backwards; Covering Scars with Summer Jumpers; Is Anybody Out There?