Short films : Independent Film Festival 11/02
- Duration 85
Window
Sara Kadefors, Sweden, 11′
A middle-aged woman begins to watch a young man in a window across the street. The drama that takes place there makes her remember her own life as a young woman, a time that was both fantastic, and which she realizes, as the man’s life becomes complicated, difficult, and painful. One day she is interrupted in her thoughts, and her life takes an unexpected turn.
Selections/awards: Boston Short FF, Venice Film Week, Amsterdam Independent FF, Toronto Arthouse FF, and more.
Robin Jonsson, Sweden; 3′
The Swedes pride themselves on animal welfare and believe it’s the best in the world. But is it really? Here are three chickens in different parts of life in a factory farm to tell you their stories. In this film, Djurens Rätt shows you the reality chicken producers don’t want you to see.
A young Chinese celebrity is called into an emergency meeting after a fan of his commits suicide. Running time: 00:18:30.
Selections/awards: Brooklyn FF (Spirit Award in Short Narrative, Outstanding Achievement in Performance (Best Male Actor), Sydney FF (Dendy Award for Best Australian Live-Action Short Film), Adelaide FF, Flickerfest International Short FF, Super Shorts London (Best Narrative Film), and more.
Freewheelin
Finn Walther, Norway
Constrained by his physical impairment, a boy in a wheelchair gets a wild idea when meeting a free-range hen. Freewheelin’ is a one minute story about restraints versus opportunities, and reaching for the stars in the spirit of Ikaros in Greek mythology.
Selections/awards: Minimalen Short FF (Audience Award: Best 1 minute short film), Super Shorts LA
Alex Leombruno, USA, 15′
Synopsis: An absurdist drama following the endless torment experienced by a young woman dealing with an eating disorder. As she tries to cope with obsessive tendencies and routines, Ghillie, a looming swamp monster, follows close behind. Ghillie is the most prominent thing in Morgan’s life — that is, until she meets a strange neighbor while out jogging and invites her over for dinner. What ensues is a stressful encounter for Morgan as she tries to fight past the thoughts of Ghillie.
Selections/awards: Producer’s Night LA 2022, Boston Short FF, Super Shorts London (Best Actor), Toronto Arthouse FF (Best LGBTQ+ Film), and more.
A woman experiments with a Dream Machine, hoping to escape trouble. Within the light and dark of the machine, violent emotions awaken. ‘The Dreamachine’ was invented by the painter Brion Gysin and popularized by William S. Burroughs in order to live the great adventure of the dream. Michael William West, a fervent lover of esoterism, creativity, spiritualism and pop culture, pays tribute to the writer in a exceptional hallucinatory and visionary journey.
Selections/awards: L’Etrange Festivale, Super Shorts Los Angeles (Best Experimental Film), Obskuur Ghent FF.
Ousmane
Jorge Camarotti, Canada, 25′
Ousmane, a newly arrived immigrant living in Montreal, faces a challenging situation when he meets an elderly disoriented lady at the end of his workday. Running time: 00:25:09.
Selections/awards: Toronto International FF, Producer’s Night LA (Film of the Year 2022), Amsterdam Independent FF, Boston Short FF, (Best Narrative Short Film), and more.
Brussels Independent Film Festival is back! The full lineup will feature numerous World, International and European Premieres.
