Family Matters
Thu May 16, 2.45 PM, Liberty Cinema
Across cultures and countries, families are always at the epicenter of drama – some joyous, some sad, some dark and some extremely funny! Here is a mix package of five films offering a take on how queer people’s lives are intrinsically connected with their families.
MAMI
Director: Alecio Araci
7 min | 2024 | Sweden | Romani, Swedish
The matriarch of the family is worried. One of her grandchildren doesn’t come to visit and she doesn’t understand why. Time passes and everyday life continues, but soon a phone call comes that changes everything.
STONE
Directors: Jake Graf, Hannah Graf
13 min | 2023 | UK | English
When Tess learns of her estranged father’s death, she travels to the funeral, hoping for nothing more than some closure and the chance to meet the woman who stole him from her.
UNTIL THE DAY I CALL HER MY SON
Director: Ayumi Kurokawa
26 min | 2024 | Japan | Japanese
Shota lives as a man. Due to a certain incident, she becomes estranged from her father, who lives in the countryside. Regarding his relationship with his partner Emi and his family, the film questions the form of family accepted by modern society and the way we should be.
THAT’S FAMILY
Director: Puppett
13 min | 2022 | USA | English
Lynne and Gloria’s “special date night” is thrown for a loop when dad drops in unexpectedly with some surprising news.
THE LIME GREEN SHIRT
Directors: Kaushik Ray
16 min | 2024 | UK | English, Bengali
Saraswati, a lonely widow and Bengali immigrant living in northern England, re-enters her estranged son’s life. When the consequences of her conservative parenting come to light, Saraswati discovers she must set aside her own fears to save their relationship.
