From the intimate Nigerian drama My Father’s Shadow to the cosmic camp of Australia’s Lesbian Space Princess, this strand celebrates bold voices worldwide. 

Brazil’s The Secret Agent is a gripping thriller from the director of Neighbouring Sounds, while France brings elegance with Colours of Time and Love Me Tender.

European masters return: Joachim Trier with Sentimental Value, Christian Petzold with Miroirs No. 3, Paolo Sorrentino with La Grazia and Julia Ducournau with Alpha. 

Rounding out the line-up – poignant Iraqi drama The President’s Cake and North Macedonia’s Sundance-winning crowd-pleaser DJ Ahmet.