Short Stories: Lunar Eclipses
Short, sometimes dreamy fictions which leave some riddles unsolved.
In this combined programme
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La maison vide
A rich lady leaves her home for the weekend. When a labourer’s son comes to the empty house, their lives become intertwined.
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Luz da manhã
On a summer’s day, a mother, daughter and granddaughter’s care-free day trip comes to an abrupt end. Beautiful and restrained.
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Het zwijgen van Helena
Subdued, oppressive student film about strong family ties during difficult times. A mother on holiday with her adult children, dies.
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Before Passing
Fairytale about the day before Lunar Passing. A little girl visits the ‘lunatic’ living in the woods to try to make sense of her impend
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Light Plate
Beautiful, nostalgic essay situated between Italian tradition and modernity with views of the countryside. Handmade celluloid, scope cinematography
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Persian Pickles
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