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.
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.
A group of queer activists in the north of Colombia uses fearless performance art and direct action to protest the region’s largest coal mine. Visually lush vignettes are punctuated with urgent hand-held moments of action, reflecting the care and chaos the protestors must hold simultaneously in the fight to save their region from ecological disaster.
This film screens as part of the Shorts 5: Drama – Breaking Points program.
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.
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.
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