session four

Eclectic International mix

12:00 BST
 

Wednesday 8th July

Valmar - Nyakleves

3m 19sS

hort under 20 minutes, Music Videos & Micro short (under 3mins).Hungary

Music VideoNyakleves/Wallop

"Dont do drugs, eat bananas!"
A song against drug-use, especially by youngsters.

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Jordan - Country of Refugees

1h 7m 18s

Film Feature (Films over 50 minutes) Germany

Documentary

The non-profit crowdfunding-documentary 'Jordan - Country of Refugees' focuses on the particular situation in Jordan. The country in the Middle East belongs to the group of states which hosts the most refugees in the world. Thirty per cent of Jordan's inhabitants are refugees. Instead of concentrating on numbers and facts, in this movie, refugees tell their story. The documentary shows how they engage in their community - even though they are considered as the ones who need help.

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CHOKER

4m 7s

Short under 20 minutes, Music Videos & Micro short (under 3mins).United Kingdom

As a girl drops from the sky onto a crowded beach, a mysterious man drives at breakneck speed towards her.
CHOKER is a unique narrative take on one of the biggest challenges facing our planet. Due to its 'no dialogue' nature, it is a film that we hope will resonate with audiences around the world.
 

Osariya

2m 46s

XUnited Kingdom

Documentary, Experimental, Student, Other‘

‘Osariya’’ The Kandyan sari, also known as Osariya, is the national garment of many colours and textures worn by Sri Lankan women. It is a long-lasting tradition of modesty and fashion which is now facing the influence of modern social identity.
 

Far Tides

24m 55s

longer Short film under 50 minutes Belgium

Documentary, Short, Student

Far Tides is a dual portrait of two women from very different backgrounds, who become friends as they navigate together through the depths of their fears. 
Setareh, afraid of cold deep water since a traumatising event that took place when she was 18 years old and freshly married to her cousin.
Sophie, going through a painful divorce and saying goodbye to her dream home and a decade of memories.

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KISS ME MALIBU

4m 18s

Short under 20 minutes, Music Videos & Micro short (under 3mins).Spain

Music Video Horror-comedy film about the insecurities and overthinking that TV shows, religion, culture and belief systems create in us during male-female relationships and in courtship. It makes fun of us and the roles we take in that process, without making any moral judgements. The story is narrated through a song.
This is a personal and independent project where the director also created the music for the video.

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Better Off

3m 46s

Youth Film

United States

Experimental, StudentWhen their mother ends up in the hospital, two brothers explore the uncertainty of their future.

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 1h 42m 25s