Excavations of Truth

In a world increasingly saturated with images, this programme lingers in the shadows of construction sites, family memories, public archives, and social media timelines. Each film in Excavations of Truth approaches the act of looking as a kind of digging—a slow, deliberate search for what lies beneath surfaces. From the public stage of urban development to the intimate spaces of family lore and contested images of war, these works reflect on how photographs and places carry stories, traumas, and conspiracies that outlive their moment.

The session will feature a Q&A with xxx, chaired by festival programmer Matthew Barrington.

My Exploding House

Liberty Nam-Do Smith / 2024 / UK / 17:11

My Exploding House follows a quest to find the truth behind a thirty year old memory, along the way connecting the dots between family, community, the power of place and the concept of home.

Conventions of Contracts

Stefanos Mondelos / 2024 / Greece / 26:21

A former construction worker uncovers a conspiracy to cheat on public funds using photos taken on construction sites. This fictional short story is inspired by found photos and revolves around construction companies, public works, and artistic direction.

Brice Bischoff - Bronson Caves

Christin Turner / 2023 / USA / 20:00

Photographer Brice Bischoff's psychedelic photographs explore time, space, and the history of the moving image in one of the most famous locations in Los Angles California: The Bronson Caves.