Body of Christ [short film] Mi primera comunión
Synopsis
As Pablo falls in love with the altar boy Sebastián, he finds that God has become an obstacle to their relationship in more ways than one.
This film screens as part of the Best of CineYouth 2024 program.
Film Credits
- Roberto Mansilla
- Ángel Villahermosa
- Lara Rodríguez
- César Alejandro Pérez
- José Román
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City & State Shorts: Now and Then
Synopsis
A program of shorts by Illinois filmmakers addressing how past experiences shape the present moment, showcasing the talent and vision of regional filmmakers. Including documentary, observational, and narrative works by James Choi, Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian, Annette Elliot, Fernando Saldivia Yáñez, Donald Conley, Sophiyaa Nayar, Erika Valenciana, Mitchell Wenkus, and Kimberly Spohn.
Using the natural sights and sounds of Tekal, Yucatan, Resonancia (Mexico) is an expressive piece that captures the feel of a small town and its relationship to religion. In Saving Superman (United States), 57-year-old Jonathan experiences the joys and challenges of living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, supported by his mother, friends, and Glen Ellyn community. The Museum (United States) is an atmospheric reflection on the prestige — and bias — of artistry, and one man’s journey of accepting an invitation to display his sculptures after decades of rejection. Against the backdrop of cloudy skies, Winter Portrait (United States) focuses on a Mapuche couple watching their historic wedding video. Ex-lovers Lamar and Sidney reconnect after several years apart in About Time (United States). Chhaya (United States) observes Jiya, whose painful memories return to the surface as she attempts to sit through an annual pelvic exam. Broken Flight (United States) follows the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, a volunteer group that rescues and records birds after they collide with skyscrapers. Facing a daunting day at work, a young woman tries a novel method to boost her confidence in Day with a Dick (United States).
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Resonancia [short film]
Synopsis
In the face of groupthink, an old man walks his own path. Described by the filmmaker as a metaphor for the creative process, this film asks its audience to look and listen with intention.
This film screens as part of the City & State Shorts: Now and Then program.
Film Credits
- Estephania Bonnett
- James Choi
- Carlos Chan Morales, Teresa Morales, Jose Contreras, Isabella Morales
- Playlab Films, Beachwood Pictures
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Saving Superman [short film]
Synopsis
57-year-old Jonathan is a staple of the Glen Ellyn community, thriving thanks to the support of his mother and friends as he navigates life with Autism Spectrum Disorder. When a new landlord increases his rent twice over, locals rally to raise the cost difference and his story goes global.
This film screens as part of the City & State Shorts: Now and Then program.
Film Credits
- Julie Spiller, Adam Oppenheim, & Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian
- Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian
- Adam Oppenheimer
- Sandra Charbonneau, Jonathan Charbonneau, & Julie Spiller
- Mark Crawford
- Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian
- Intersection
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Artist on the Go! (DS Advanced Unreleased Gameplay) [short film]
Nathan William FrostUnited States
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As the Sun Goes Down [short film]
Laurine Bocquet, Ilona Caucal, Inès Fechner, Jahnice Laurent, Sarah Robert, Emma Roussel et Kevin VandenbeuckFrance
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The Museum [short film]
Synopsis
After being offered the chance to showcase his art in Chicago’s most famous museum, a black sculptor reflects on decades of rejection. Elliot’s film is a melodic portrayal of the bias of history, and the institutions that control its interpretations.
This film screens as part of the City & State Shorts: Now and Then program.
Film Credits
- Mary Jane Villamor
- Annette Elliot
- Annette Elliot
- Sanghoon Lee
- Charín Álvarez, James Vincent Meredith, Cheryl Lynn Bruce
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Wander to Wonder [short film]
Nina GantzThe Netherlands, Belgium, France, United Kingdom
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