Short Film Competition Programme 2
The Short Film Award recognises short-form works with a unique cinematic voice and a confident handling of chosen theme and content.
This programme is strictly for customers aged 18 and over, as one of the films contains scenes of a strong sexual nature.
Total running time 85 min
Films in this programme
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Algo-Rhythm
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Between
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In Between
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Child
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Watermelon Juice
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Queering Di Teknolojik
Film 1
Algo-Rhythm
A hip hop musical, shot in Dakar, using Senegalese musicians and artists, which deconstructs comprehensive threats to human rights posed by the rise of the algorithmic management of daily life via social media and online platforms.
Dir Manu Luksch. Austria-UK-Senegal 2019. 14min
Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Mukul Patel, screenwriter; Makhtar Fall, cast.
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Film 2
Between
Entre
Heightened physical desire can be both liberating and treacherous, as two women observe each other from their towers.
Dir Ana Carolina Marinho, Bárbara Santos. Brazil 2019. 15min
Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Ana Carolina Marinho, director; Bárbara Santos, director; Anna Zêpa, cast.
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Film 3
In Between
Në Mes
Due to the changing economic situation in Kosovo, the tradition of parents building identical houses for their children takes on a new meaning.
Dir Samir Karahoda. Kosovo 2019. 14min
Festival guests
This member of the filmmaking team is expected to attend the festival:
- Samir Karahoda, director.
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Film 4
Child
After the birth of her first child, a young woman struggles to find herself in the new role and connect to her new-born baby.
Dir Talia Zucker. USA-Australia 2019. 11min
Festival guests
These members of the filmmaking team are expected to attend the festival:
- Talia Zucker, director; Amanda Freedman, producer.
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Film 5
Watermelon Juice
Suc de síndria
Barbara and Pol are on holiday with friends in a remote house. They want to have a good time and to find a peaceful space where they can enjoy their intimacy.
Dir Irene Moray. Spain 2019. 22min
Festival guests
This member of the filmmaking team is expected to attend the festival:
- Irene Moray, director.
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Filmmaker’s attendance made possible thanks to the Institute Ramon Llull.
Film 6
Queering Di Teknolojik
Did we manage to dismantle the white supremacist capitalist patriarchy and avert the impending environmental catastrophe?
Dir Timothy Smith. UK 2019. 9min
Festival guests
This member of the filmmaking team is expected to attend the festival:
- Timothy Smith, director.
See the full list of visiting festival guests. Please note that we can’t guarantee guest attendance at any particular screening.
