Killing the Chickens to Scare the Monkeys
The title refers to the Chinese government policy by which dissidents are executed in order to frighten off others. In a breathtakingly beautiful opening scene, we see the gruesome conclusion of a series of apparently chance events. In eight powerful scenes, the fateful story is told of someone who just happened to be passing.
Also in this combined programme
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Shorts Teasers Willem de Kooning Academy
Shorts teasers by students from the Willem de Kooning Academy commissioned by the IFFR. Homage to the Arriflex 16mm camera by Freriks & Kalkman won. -
Bahari
Social friction in Bahari, a poor district in Alexandria. Young student dares to head down the wrong streets. -
Duelo antes da noite
Refined drama about a journey by a boy and a girl that has a great influence on the rest of their lives. Student competition at… -
Doña Sonia Borrowed a Gun from Her Neighbor Alcides
Watching Doña Sonia do the washing-up, little do we suspect what she is capable of. She effortlessly executes her mission.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Sweden, Thailand
- Year
- 2011
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2012
- Length
- 25'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
