Film Countries Archives: United States

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An unfinished fragment of a house is drawn in beige on top of a black background.

Soft Lights and Silver Shadows [short film]

  Ian Kelly

  United States     15 minutes

Synopsis

A grandson uses animation to reconstruct a loved one’s lost memories in this documentary film. Atmospheric sound design and a striking mix of simple line drawings layered with archival photos reconstruct memories of the beloved family patriarch.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 1: City & State – Revelations program.

 English 

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A child with one eye closed opens her mouth so a doctor can inspect her throat.

Aaaah! [short film]

  Osman Cerfon

  France     5 minutes

Synopsis

In this fast-paced, laugh-packed animated short, children display varied emotions with a singular expression- essential viewing for anyone who revels in the unadulterated chaos of children.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 2: Animation – Desires program.

  
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A priest surrounded by darkness and holding a wooden torch looks into the distance, possessed by fear.

Carne de Dios [short film]

  Patricio Plaza

  Argentina, Mexico     21 minutes

Synopsis

An ailing priest in the Mexican colonial era is taken to an indigenous healer. The medicine she provides plunges him into a psychedelic confrontation with his own spiritual ailments.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 2: Animation – Desires program.

  

 Spanish with subtitles

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A naked woman with her eyes closed sits in a field. Next to her is a flower and an insect.

27 [short film]

  Flóra Anna Buda

  France, Hungary     11 minutes

Synopsis

Alice, prone to fantastical daydreaming struggles to make the transition to adult independence. On the day that she turns 27, a drunken accident makes her question the choices she has made in her life thus far.

This film screens as part of the Shorts 2: Animation – Desires program.

  

 Hungarian with subtitles