Watch Festival Shorts Collection

2025
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Festival Shorts Collection from Film Movement is a collection of short films that have received critical acclaim and won various awards at prestigious festivals around the world. It offers a diverse range of styles, genres, and themes, showcasing the talents of emerging and established filmmakers from different cultural backgrounds.

The collection includes six shorts, each with a distinct storytelling voice and visual style. The first film, "The Gaze," directed by Farnoosh Samadi and Ali Asgari, is a haunting tale of a young woman trying to reunite with her husband amidst the chaos of a crowded train station. The film explores gender dynamics and the power of human connection in a powerful and emotionally charged manner.

The second short, "The Silence of the Dying Fish," directed by Vasilis Kekatos, is a visually stunning film that explores the inner turmoil of a young man who is coming to terms with his own mortality. The film is a powerful meditation on life, death, and the fragility of the human condition.

The third film, "All Inclusive," directed by Corina Schwingruber IliÄ, takes a satirical look at the all-inclusive tourist industry. The film showcases a vacation resort where everything is provided for guests, including their emotions. The film is a biting commentary on consumerism and the superficial nature of modern life.

The fourth short, "Munich Premiere," directed by Michaela Kezele, tells the story of a Yugoslav couple living in Munich in the 1970s. The film explores the themes of identity, exile, and cultural alienation in a poignant and moving manner.

The fifth film, "The Artificial Humors," directed by Gabriel Abrantes, is a surreal and absurdist comedy about a group of doctors trying to cure a terminally ill patient. The film is a parody of the medical establishment and the hubris of scientific progress.

The final short, "August," directed by Caitlin FitzGerald, is a heartfelt and intimate portrait of a family coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The film explores the themes of loss, trauma, and resilience in a tender and poignant manner.

Overall, Festival Shorts Collection from Film Movement offers a rich and diverse selection of short films that showcase the talents of emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. Each film is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of different themes and issues, ranging from gender dynamics, mortality, and identity to consumerism, science, and resilience. The collection is a must-see for anyone interested in the art of short filmmaking and the power of visual storytelling.

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8. A Half Man

Maintaining a daily routine and caring for his children prove a Herculean task for a half man, who struggles mightily just to keep his organs from falling out of his body, in this animated short from India.

7. No Bikini

A free-spirited little girl named Robin dons a bikini top that doesn't quite fit, so she decides to go without it at swim class and is mistaken for a boy. Claudia Morgado Escanilla's film won Best Short at the New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

6. Migration Assistee aka Aided Migration

This amusing animated short follows Sureau, a migratory bird who's about to head south for the winter. But just before his big trip, he's diagnosed with a nitrogen allergy, which means he'll have to fly by plane with the other sick and injured birds.

5. Diamonds in a Bucket

Lonely, codependent Vivian leaves home and meets Harold, an untalented lout of a singer. Vivian caters to Harold's every need, but their "relationship" hits a hitch when Harold's 30-year-old daughter makes an expected visit.

4. The Sickie

Toby Jones (Infamous) stars as an overworked office manager who, plans to stage a "sickie" against his bosses and take a day off to relax. Unfortunately, the idea backfires when the voice of his guilty conscience begins torturing him mercilessly.

3. La Lecon de Danse aka The Dance Lesson

Inspired by the wallflowers who envy the freedom and grace of dancers, Philippe Prouff's hilarious instructional short, featuring the uninhibited Maxime Dorian, is guaranteed to inspire viewers to jump to their feet and cut a rug.

2. Mann im Mond aka Man in the Moon

This fantastical German animation brings a new perspective to the Apollo 11 moon landing of 1969. A quiet, moon-dwelling man sees his dull days of dirt gardening come to an end when a mysterious ship touches down on his lonely rock of a home.

1. El Gran Zambini aka The Great Zambini

Set in a bustling city overlooking an abandoned circus, this dialogue-free short from Spain centers on an aging circus performer as he struggles to come to terms with his defunct career and his strained relationship with his young son.

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