Watch Film Movement Festival Shorts Collection

Name: Film Movement Festival Shorts Collection
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-01-01

2005
1 Season

The Film Movement Festival Shorts Collection is a program of short films from around the world curated by the team at Film Movement. Each film in the collection offers a unique perspective on life, with a focus on universal themes such as love, loss, and identity.

The collection includes films from a variety of genres, including drama, comedy, and animation. One of the standout films in the collection is a Korean drama called 'Hainan Ji Fan' (Seafood). The film tells the story of a mother who takes her daughter on a trip to a seaside village to confront her estranged husband about their pending divorce. The film is a powerful exploration of family dynamics and the lengths we will go to protect those we love.

Another film in the collection is 'Wendy's Shabbat', a documentary about a group of Jewish seniors who come together every Friday to celebrate Shabbat at a fast-food restaurant. The film is a heartwarming exploration of tradition, community, and the power of coming together to share a meal.

The collection also includes several animated films, including 'Negative Space', a stop-motion film about a father and son who bond over packing suitcases, and 'Aria', a beautifully animated film about a young girl who dreams of becoming an opera singer.

Each film in the collection is a testament to the power of short films to tell powerful, thought-provoking stories. Whether exploring complex social issues or simply celebrating the beauty of everyday life, the films in the Film Movement Festival Shorts Collection are a must-see for film lovers of all genres.

The collection is a great way to discover new filmmakers from around the world and to explore different perspectives on the human experience. Whether you're a seasoned film buff or just looking for a new way to pass the time, the Film Movement Festival Shorts Collection is sure to entertain, inspire, and engage.

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10. THE MANTIS PARABLE

January 26, 2007

This Academy Award-nominated animation is the charming tale of a humble caterpillar trapped in a bug collector's jar. Other creatures will band together to lend him a helping hand. USA - Animated. Winner - Seattle Int'l Film Festival.

9. LOVE AND WAR

January 12, 2010

In this gorgeously animated opera, innocent Bunny meets a handsome fighter pilot, Bear. After falling madly in love, he must head off to war. But what could easily end in tragedy quickly yields a beautiful bundle of joy. Sweden - Animated Opera. Italian with English subtitles. Winner - Best Animated Short - Los Angeles Film Festival.

8. HAPPINESS

November 4, 2008

One evening, after work, Iwona buys a box of happiness in a strange discount store and has to decide what to do with it. USA - Comedy. Official Selection - Sundance Film Festival.

7. PORNO

May 5, 2009

When the sexually precocious Violetta moves into a new high-rise apartment building, she becomes the talk of all the neighborhood teenage boys. She bombards the young Mirek with sexual come-ons, making him very curious, but skeptical--his friends scoff and call him a hopeless romantic. Poland - Drama. In Polish with English subtitles. Official Selection - London Film Festival.

6. ODD SHOE

December 8, 2009

A young boy with battered old sneakers discovers life has new meaning when he chances upon a brand new pair of leather shoes. UK - Comedy/Drama. Official Selection - SXSW.

5. NOODLES

November 10, 2009

Françoise provokes a chain reaction amongst people as she appears in a Chinese restaurant during lunchtime...a light snack of a film, NOODLES will make you want to learn how to use chopsticks. France - Comedy. Official Selection - Interfilm Int'l Short Film Festival.

4. MAN IN THE MOON

January 5, 2009

A little man who lives on the moon spends his days working in his dirt garden and longing for company. When the first manned mission to the moon is launch, he thinks his dream will come true, but when he runs out to greet his new guests, he is in for a very rude awakening. Germany - Animation. Official Selection - Cannes Film Festival.

3. THE LIFE OF A DOG

May 4, 2010

Paris, 1962, a scientist formulates a serum that transforms him into a dog. It's only when he changes back into a human that his troubles begin... A wonderful homage to Chris Marker's La Jetee and an ode to the freedom of love. USA - Comedy. WINNER - Seattle and Los Angeles International Film Festivals.

2. HONORED

September 4, 2010

Starring Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), HONORED tells the story of a young woman whose retreat into isolation is interrupted one afternoon by a visiting soldier bearing unsent letters from her husband who died in Iraq. USA - Drama.

1. A NINJA PAYS HALF MY RENT

January 1, 2005

After his roommate suddenly dies from eating a grapefruit, Barry is unable to pay the entire rent for his apartment. But when a ninja mysteriously appears and decides to move in, Barry must learn to deal with a whole new lifestyle. USA - Comedy. Official Selection - Sundance Film Festival.

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