Narrative Short
Official Selection
Burden of silence
Directed by Zeyna Seyni Diop
Synopsis
Marked by the loss of her mother on the day she was born, ten-year-old Aida has learned to live quietly with grief. But when her pregnant older sister, Fama, goes into labor and Aida is forced to accompany her to the maternity ward, the past returns with painful force.
Screening Schedule
Schedule coming soon
Screening dates and venues will be confirmed ahead of the festival.
Ⓒ October 8–11, 2026 · San Jose, CA