In this animated line drawing, two birds express complaints and frustrations about their daily lives. Balancing between mundane chores and the hostile environment around them, they dream of better times and places. In a crafty symbolism, the weight of Western capitalism threatens to collapse on their heads.
– Anna Germanidi
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Friends in Low Places
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Happy Song for You
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No Go Backs
Two teenagers venture into the unknown. An allegory for a generation ready to face the world on its own terms.
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Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2023
- Length
- 4'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
