Love and fear, opposites yet intertwined, form the basis of “Mirage de Noir”, a thriller short film programme. Through hauntings, forbidden romances, and twisted realities, these stories unveil love’s dark truths. At its extreme, love sparks fear, while the stories explore how humans confront the unknown, weaving suspense with profound emotional resonance.
Run time: 100 mins
Schedules
14/9/2025 (Sun) 1:00pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS
20/9/2025 (Sat) 1:00pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS#
Luz Diabla
Director : GERVASIO CANDA, PATRICIO PLAZA, PAULA BOFFO
Argentina, Canada | 2025 | 11 mins
* Hong Kong Premiere
Synopsis
Martín, a flamboyant urban raver, is involved in a strange accident on the road on his way to a party in the middle of the Argentine Pampas. Finding refuge in a mysterious country grocery store and sheltered by two strange locals, Martín’s paranoia begins to take over him. As the hours progress, his perception begins to distort, unleashing disturbing visions that will lead him to confront the supernatural forces that hide in the night.
Palindrome
Director : KRIT KOMKRICHWARAKOOL
Canada | 2025 | 15 mins
* Director in attendance
* Asian Premiere
Synopsis
A man seeks the truth behind his partner’s disappearance after his mysterious return.
Correct Me If I’m Wrong
Director : ZHOU HAO
Germany, United States of America | 2025 | 23 mins
* Director in attendance
* Hong Kong Premiere
Synopsis
In a struggle of love, legacy, and belief, a desperate family in Southwest China tries to purge an entity from their queer heir.
Next Door
Director : LUKAS MÄRZ
Germany | 2024 | 20 mins
* Asian Premiere
Synopsis
When gay couple Tom and Marcel move into a new apartment, they find a door to the right that simply cannot be closed.
Ripples
Director : RHYS MARC JONES
United Kingdom | 2025 | 15 mins
* Asian Premiere
Synopsis
A youth and an older married man abandon their lives for an afternoon of forbidden romance, yet find it difficult to keep the real world at bay.
The 5 O’Clock Chime
Director : JAMES COOPER
Japan, United Kingdom | 2024 | 15 mins
* Hong Kong Premiere
Synopsis
In Tokyo, an unfulfilled romantic encounter and sudden disappearance leave Seiji struggling to make sense of what never happened and what might have been.
# Post-screening Sharing