9.30am-11.00am WONDER WOMEN (Shorts)
Wonder at these incredible works of female directors from around the world.
BETWEEN THE SHADOWS In this mind-bending live stop-motion animation, Natália, trapped in a tedious job, engages in a search for a stolen heart. In a world where hearts can be deposited in a bank, the protagonist faces a dilemma: give her heart or keep it to herself. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “So clever! This is a must have!”
DEBONED A young girl takes drastic action when she finds herself constantly overlooked for more serious injuries in a hospital waiting room.
Judge’s Comments: “If only all animation was like this.”
UNDER MOM’S SKIRT A young woman goes with her mother for a routine medical check-up, that turns out to be full of surprises. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “Loved this! Brilliant!”
BROTHERHOOD A shepherd living in rural Tunisia with his wife and two sons is deeply shaken when his oldest son Malik returns home after a long journey with a mysterious new wife. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “Achingly beautiful. Near flawless.”
SCHOOLYARD BLUES It’s John’s first day at school. Unexpectedly his eleven-year-old big brother Mika shows up. But Mika has plans other than just taking John to school. Mika sees it as his mission to teach John the hard facts of the world, starting with the merciless demands of the schoolyard. (SUBTITLED)
Judge’s Comments: “The performances by the two boys are astonishing.”
Please note that films have not yet been rated by the BBFC. The licensing authority has requested that unclassified films are rated as 18, to ensure compliance with the Licensing Act 2003. This is not representative of the films’ content, which our industry judging panel has rated as a 15. Unfortunately, under 18s cannot be admitted to this screening.