Pookkalam Varavayi
Nandan (Jayaram) is a school bus driver who is coping with the death of his young niece and also dealing with the sorrow of his sister (Rekha). He finds solace and friendship in a little girl Geethu (Shyamili) who reminds him of his niece. Geethu is also going through a turmoil of her own because of the troubles between her parents (Muarli, Geetha).
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Ensejo
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8mm film by Swiss artist Roman Signer.
Tora-san's Grand Scheme
After winning big at the races, Torajiro Kuruma wants to take his aunt and uncle on a trip to Hawaii to partly pay the great filial debt he feels he owes them, but the plan hits a snag. Also, a pretty kindergarten teacher rents a room at Toraya.
The Way Back Home
An atmospheric venture into slow cinema, following Rose, a down and out gay prostitute, trapped in the minutiae of his quiet and isolated life.
Circle
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The Bride
The mysterious tale of a mascara-tear-stained runaway bride who encounters a supportive stranger with a shoulder to cry on. However, through their conversation, she must face the true reality of her wedding day disaster…
Popstars in Polen
The racing bicycle documentary in feature-length.
Call
A woman is taking an old elevator up to her new apartment that she has just moved into. The oddly old and ringing phone inside the cabin is freaking her out. Over the line she is told about nightmares that are about to become true.
Thermopylae
A distraught man in coat and tie grips the guardrail at a remote cliff overlooking the Pacific. At a boys' high school in toney Rancho Palos Verdes, Mr. Radford teaches classics. His best student is the earnest Andrew. Late one evening, Andrew stops by Mr. Radford's office; Andrew's been the only student to do well on a recent exam. They chat, and something happens that brings a sleepless night to Mr. Radford. The next day, Andrew misses Mr. Radford's class, and after, Mr. Radford is aghast to see Andrew and Andrew's father waiting outside the principal's office. What's the teacher's fear, and what will he do about it?
Les Caméras planquées de François Damiens, Vol. 2
François Damiens has won over French audiences and established himself as the new talent of hidden cameras. In his sketches, he pushes his "victims" to the brink of a nervous breakdown through characters who are as insolent as they are irresistible. Alternately a tattoo artist, computer scientist, or driving instructor, he offers us moments of laughter and pure pleasure...
In Her Shoes
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Happy Birthday!
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The Sick Rose
A time of crisis with a pandemic raging––these are dark days. Nevertheless, on a special errand, a little girl resolves to get through a city filled with viruses, made worse by people’s indifference. The little girl’s special errand is bringing her mother a magical rose. Her mother is courageously working in a hospital on the frontline against the pandemic. As with the battle against the pandemic out in the world, her journey is bumpy and frustrating but hope is never lost.
Guru Chela
Guru Chela is a heartfelt short film celebrating the timeless bond between a teacher Guru and student Chela. The story revolves around a young Chela who invites his Guru to attend his Bratabandha ceremony, a significant event in Nepalese culture marking a boy's transition into adulthood and spiritual maturity. The ceremony takes place at the Southall Temple in the United Kingdom, bringing together tradition and diaspora life. The Bratabandha combines choodakarma tonsure and Upanayana samskara, symbolizing a promise vrata and a sacred bond bandhana. It is a moment of reflection on cultural identity and spiritual growth. As the Guru blesses the Chela during the rituals, the film delves into their profound relationship. The Guru, representing the source of wisdom and guidance, imparts teachings on life and spirituality, while the Chela demonstrates respect and gratitude for his mentor's influence.
Seven
Seven short stories.