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WEASEL, 2min., Mexico
Directed by Hisham Iyad Hajir

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DEAR MOTHER, 29min., Austria
Directed by Sabrina Hickl
When the last bee dies, Mother Nature dies too. But she doesn’t leave us without a plan – her secret rescue plan comes into effect. In a world where breathing jars are essential for survival, Edward Green, owner of “Breathe Easy Technologies”, tyrannizes and rules over people. Through his constant surveillance, he takes away people’s freedom. In return, he gives them their lives by producing the breathing glasses. Finn Turner, once pursued by Green’s company, reveals Mother Nature’s rescue plan. Together with his sister Leonie and his brother-in-law Paul, he uses a magic box to bring the bees back to life. Obstacles and betrayal threaten their plan. Nevertheless, Leonie completes the mission and brings nature back to life. Green, disempowered, pays the price for his actions. Years later, the world flourishes again thanks to the bees, in harmony with nature.

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ANANKE, 25min,. UK
Directed by Catherine Boltens-Barinoff
Ananke is a drama short film, which artistically depicts addiction through metaphorical personification as a mysterious lover and friend, Ananke. The relationship that the protagonist, Juliana, builds with Ananke mirrors the abusive relationship that one can have with substance abuse, where the euphoria is so dazzling it replaces ambition and independence. In the short film, we explore how one, who suffers from a lack of support and loneliness, can give away everything to feel wholesome. Film attracts attention to the issue of increased illicit drug use in LGBTQ+ communities, specifically in females.

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Short Film Review: JUST A CAR. Directed by Marlisa Doubell, Simon Antoneli

November 15, 2024 festreviews Short Film Movie Review JUST A CAR short film, Marlisa Doubell, Simon Antoneli

Synopsis:

A short film about a young women who is going to sell her car. The narrative depicts all the past memories the old car holds for her. (A story based on the director/actor’s own experience.)

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Review by Julie Sheppard:

This touching short from South Africa, Just A Car, takes us on a sweet, sentimental road trip. The pace is just right, as we gradually understand what the old car means to the central figure. The heartfelt narration is both poetic in nature and a thoughtful memory scape. Fond recollections of time between father and child are laid out in front of us, with the emotive performance of the lead, the gorgeous fields, the long country roads, the setting sun, and eventually the stunning vista by the ocean, as the daughter lets her father’s ashes fly in the coastal wind.

The narrator’s voice is laden with a wistful sadness but also with a grateful tone, having had such a loving, supportive father. One of the most moving images is that of the weathered, dusty hat at the back of the car. It is understood that once upon a time it had been worn by the father, during their sunshine-filled trips together.

The sound design must also be mentioned, as it sweeps the viewer along. The music moves from soft and gentle refrains to a crescendo of swirling orchestral tones which coincides with the splashing booming waves on the rocky coast. As the film moves to a close and the daughter’s task is complete, the music then fades again, leaving just the sounds of the ocean. Near the end of this soulful road trip, the narrative is forward-thinking as we are led into the future, as another father and his young daughter start a fresh journey together.