A coveted present for some and a reminder of regrets for others, the lovely red rose is rich with meaning in Marco Bellocchio’s multi-generational portrait of Bobbio, Italy. Contrasting the idealism of youth with mid-life discontent, this magnetic short crafts a sweet bouquet of human experiences.

Winner of the FIPRESCI award, this haunting portmanteau from director Marco Bellocchio is a shrewd social commentary steeped in striking gothic imagery. Set in a convent-prison, the film shifts from past to present, crafting a story that is a love letter to Italy’s past and a critique of its stasis.