A day in Rome. A convicted murderer gets three hours’ leave from prison. He meets his daughter for an honest conversation. He briefly tries to act like a father. Understated, remarkably-acted poignant short fiction on family ties. Screened as part of Cannes Quinzaine 2010. In Rotterdam screened before A Little Closer.
Also in this combined programme
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Rough Boy
He’s not a rough boy really, as long as he takes his medicine and can sit peacefully in the garden. A seemingly quiet day in Uganda. Screened
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Olifantenvoeten
Strange things happen to Thomas, a white foreigner in the Netherlands, during his first night shift at a petrol station. Acutely observed and absur
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Etrangère
Beautiful black-and-white portrait concerning the life of a top level female bodybuilder who has little to do other than train. Screened before Cha
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Ámár
Colourful, associative Basque animation reveals exotic India through musings and memories. Screened before Zephyr.
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Crosscuts
This super fast animation takes viewers on an overwhelming visual journey through an urban landscape. Screened before Neverquiet (Film of Wonders).
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Pencil Against Ants
Beautifully shot love story about a simpleton who is to be married off, but has his eye on someone else. Screened before Lucia.
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Los teleféricos
Charming tragicomedy about a young man and his grandfather, who he kidnaps in order to give him a surprise. Screened before Silent Sonata.
Film details
- Countries of production
- France, Italy
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 12"
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
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