Screening #8 – Journey into the world of short films
Deering Estate
16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33157
Sunday, November 10th / 7 PM
A special curated selection for our followers at the Deering Estate. This showcase delivers a distinctive film adventure, merging the excitement of an amusement ride with the depth of a movie theater experience. It features a dynamic mix of peaks and valleys, surprises, and flair. Whether you seek intense storytelling, humor, or something else entirely, this assortment promises an extensive and varied journey into the world of short films.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Dir. aida tebianian – Narrative – 15:00 Min – Iran
Sharman, a young girl whose father has murdered her mother, strives to find several witnesses to testify in court according to Islamic laws, in order to save her father from execution. However, she’s trying to save her father’s life, wanders in the difficult dilemma of choosing between fear and conscience.
Dir. Sarah Malléon – Narrative – 16:00 Min – Martinique
Daniel is a widowed father who lives in northern Martinique with his 8-year-old daughter, Soraya. Fisherman and restaurateur, he tries to make ends meet in a town hit by a strong economic and social crisis. His daily life is turned upside down the day his daughter decides to summon mermaids using a conch of lambi. If the little girl just wants to make friends, Daniel sees in his new obsession the risk of a dangerous invasion.
Dir. Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani – Narrative – 19:33 Min – Iran
A former captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the sea. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life. One morning, their lives change forever when an unforeseen event occurs. Whether this event proves to be a newfound source of hope or an additional burden remains to be seen.
Dir. AYOUB LAYOUSSIFI, ZAHOUA RAJI – Narrative – 24:00 Min – Morocco
FATINE, a young girl of 17, lives with her mother, NADIA – who is a chikha – in Azemmour, Morrocco. She has just passed her baccalaureate exams, and she’s torn between two opposing paths: either committing to the family’s artistic tradition, or a more risk-averse life with her boyfriend, who scorns her heritage.
Dir. Victoria Warmerdam – Narrative – 22:22 Min – Netherlands
After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?