Film Countries Archives: United States

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Close-up of an old person shot through a window. What she is looking at is reflected in their face.

A reflection [short film] Reflets

  Francesca Scalisi, Mark Olexa

  Switzerland     7 minutes

Synopsis

The poetry of the passage of time is seen on the faces of the elderly and in the voices of a youth choir in A reflection. This abstract doc is a simple testament to the effect of music on human emotion.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 4: Documentary – In Motion program.

  

 French with subtitles

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Close-up of a woman sitting in a car.

Together, Alone [short film] Birlikte, Yalnız

  Kasım Ördek

  Turkey, France     20 minutes

Synopsis

Sevgi and Doğan, a romantically partnered pair of young thieves, accidentally entangle themselves into a more serious crime. Escalating circumstances drive their relationship to the brink in the aftermath.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 5: Drama – Breaking Points program.

  

 Turkish with subtitles

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Shot of a father and son sitting on a couch. The son is in the background and out of focus.

Baba [short film]

  Anya Chirkova, Meran Ismailsoy

  Canada     13 minutes

Synopsis

An Iranian immigrant enlists his son’s help to negotiate with his landlord with both disastrous and humorous results. Anchored by strong performances and some dizzying camerawork, Baba reflects the urgency and annoyance of helping a reckless family member.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 5: Drama – Breaking Points program.

  

 English, Persian with subtitles

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A shirtless teen looks ahead. Behind him, we see an old building filled with satillites and electrical wires.

I Promise You Paradise [short film]

  Morad Mostafa

  Egypt, France, Qatar     25 minutes

Synopsis

In the aftermath of a violent incident, a 17-year-old Eissa must do all he can to protect his family.  Beautifully shot with superb performances by Kenyi Marcellino and Kenzi Mohamed, this impactful short lays bare the impossible choices migrants face every day.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 5: Drama – Breaking Points program.

 Arabic with subtitles

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A couple sits on a couch and looks ahead.

The Breakthrough [short film]

  Daniel Sinclair

  United States     14 minutes

Synopsis

A surprise interruption during a fruitless therapy session brings a married couple closer than they thought possible. Starring Ben Sinclair of High Maintenance and Greta Lee of Russian Doll and The Morning Show, this dark comedic short revolves around relatable relationship troubles recognizable to anyone with a long-term partner.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 6: Comedy – Awkward Laughs program.

 English 

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