Kino Kosova Film Festival is proud to continue its collaboration with Kurzfilmtage Winterthur, Switzerland’s leading short film festival. Building on the success of last year’s partnership, Kino Kosova once again presents a curated selection of Swiss short films from the latest edition of Kurzfilmtage Winterthur, bringing some of the most exciting and innovative works from the contemporary Swiss film scene to audiences in Bern.

From intimate personal journeys to urgent global struggles, this selection of 8 Swiss short films offers a rich panorama of contemporary storytelling. Discover a deaf woman's imaginative perception of sound, a filmmaker's deeply personal experience of life inside a hospital, and a sharp reflection on artificial intelligence, beauty standards, and what it means to remain human. Travel to the Amazon, where Indigenous women stand in defense of their land and culture, dive into the dazzling world of high-stakes gambling in 1980s Tokyo through animated tale, and witness the emotional farewell of a family-run restaurant in Geneva.

Short films have the unique ability to surprise, provoke, and move us in just a few minutes. The voices emerging from Switzerland today are diverse, courageous, and engaged with the world around them, offering fresh perspectives through cinematic storytelling.

This ongoing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting independent cinema and fostering cultural exchange. By bringing these films to Bern, Kino Kosova continues its mission of creating encounters across cultures, connecting filmmakers and audiences, and demonstrating how cinema can transcend borders while opening space for dialogue, reflection, and new perspectives.