Short Stories: When the Going Gets Tough
Combined programme
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IFFR 2013
A glimmer of hope can be found in the strangest places.
In this combined programme
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Nuclear Waste
A couple live and work in Chernobyl. Every day has a fixed ritual that is simultaneously sad and hopeful. Beautifully shot, restrained and touching. -
Good Bye Sweet Pop’s
Actress/mother tries to keep everything the way it was, but fails. Moving film about being overwhelmed, with Sophie Quinton of 38 Witnesses. -
María
María is a prostitute. The filmmaker reveals exactly how that feels. Made with a lot of love and empathy. -
Ina Litovski
A girl wants her listless mother to come to the school recital to see her play the violin. Meticulously shot and beautifully acted. -
