"By The Window": Aglaja Filipovic’s Tender Exploration of Loneliness
At Nòt Film Fest, Aglaja Filipovic’s "By The Window" captures the final night of two best friends with a tender mix of intimacy, magical realism, and indie spirit.
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Exclusive coverage from Nòt Film Fest in Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy. Discover filmmaker interviews, reviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Europe’s most innovative independent film festivals.
Navigating the Long Day: Markus Johansson’s "Test" Hits the Road
At Nòt Film, Markus Johansson’s "Test" turns the everyday tension of a driving exam into gripping one-take cinema, showcasing how simplicity and inventive craft can deliver powerful storytelling.
“Dagon”: Paolo Gaudio’s Stop-Motion Ode to Lovecraftian Horror
At Nòt Film Fest, Paolo Gaudio’s claymation short "Dagon" reimagines H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos with German expressionism, monster-movie nostalgia, and pure passion for genre cinema.
"Hardcore" Explores Exploitation and Survival in Italy’s Gritty Underbelly
Italian filmmaker Francesco Barozzi’s "Hardcore", selected for Nòt Film Fest, blends raw storytelling with biting social commentary on debt, exploitation, and survival, all realized through fiercely independent filmmaking.
"Bunker Baby" Confronts Parenthood and Ireland’s Housing Crisis
At Nòt Film Fest, Conor McCormick’s "Bunker Baby" transforms the anxieties of moving back home into a surreal, darkly comedic portrait of young parenthood under Ireland’s housing crisis.
"All Roads Lead to Here" Explores Love, Loss, and Human Connection
At Nòt Film Fest 2025, Alexandra Punch’s "All Roads Lead to Here" captures the fragile intimacy of one pivotal night between two people navigating heartbreak and connection.
Between Memory and Metaphor: Marco La Ferrara’s "La Blatta e la Formica"
At Nòt Film Fest, Marco La Ferrara’s "La Blatta e la Formica" (The Cockroach and the Ant) delivers a poetic, nonlinear meditation on Alzheimer’s and the fragile love between a mother and her son.
"Madonna Mia" Reframes Faith and Desire in a Queer Coming-of-Age Tale
At Nòt Film Fest, Valentina Garrett’s "Madonna Mia" transforms Catholic guilt into a playful, heartfelt queer coming-of-age story about love and acceptance.
"T.I.N.A." Challenges the Myth of Work
At Nòt Film Fest, Marco Mazzone’s "T.I.N.A." blends irony and melancholy to question the centrality of work in young people’s lives.
“Spit It Out”: The Ray Sisters Unravel Family Secrets in DNA Drama
At Nòt Film Fest, the Ray Sisters’ "Spit It Out" blends humor and heartfelt drama as a father’s DNA test uncovers family secrets spanning generations.
"Di Noi 4" Confronts Millennial Parenthood Dreams Amid Uncertainty
At Nòt Film Fest, "Di Noi 4" offers an intimate look at millennial couples grappling with the fragile dream of starting a family in precarious times.
"El Vaquero" Explores Identity and Freedom
Australian-born filmmaker Emma Rozanski, now based in Colombia, presents her contemplative arthouse drama-western "El Vaquero", following Bernicia’s transformative encounter with a stray horse.
"Jeff" Confronts Empathy, Trauma, and Ambiguity
Julia Hebner’s provocative short "Jeff", inspired by her real-life experience as a phone sex operator, explores unsettling moral boundaries with raw intimacy.
"Alucina (Fishgirl)" Explores Memory, Identity, and Magical Realism
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Javier Cutrona’s debut feature "Alucina (Fishgirl)" blurs the line between fantasy and reality in a poetic meditation on identity, loss, and memory. Rooted in personal inspiration, the film transforms creative constraints into an immersive, introspective experience.
Nick Dugan’s "Foxhole" Finds Solace and Shadows in Rural Reflection
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Nick Dugan’s Foxhole follows a meditative groundskeeper confronting the weight of his past in a quiet countryside inn.
Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" Turns Family Tension into Cinema
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" transforms a personal family conflict into a sharply humorous, emotionally charged story about sibling rivalry and the place of artists in family hierarchies.