Family Matters!

Family Matters!

Sat, Sept 4, PROG – 6

Families are always at the epicentre of drama – some joyous, some sad, some extremely funny. Each individual has their own take on family. For some it’s the family that matters the most, while for others family is just another matter!

Here is a package of six short films with soul-touching stories about bonds broken, and bridges built.

SO LONG, PARIS!
Dir: Charles Dudoignon-Valade
18 min | 2019 | France | English, French

A bittersweet comedy about a fanciful and rebellious pre-teen who ends up accepting her parents’ divorce after an unexpected encounter with her dad’s male lover.

VINCENT BEFORE NOON (Vincent avant Midi)
Dir: Guillaume Mainguet
17 min | 2019 | France | French

Vincent’s father pays him a visit after years of conflict, and turns up in the middle of his house move. Vincent reacts violently to that intrusion. Emotionally weakened, the father involuntarily reveals the true reason of his visit, which revives the tension between them.

NOONTIME DRAMA (Tanghaling Tapat)
Dirs: Kim Timan, Sam Villa-Real
14 min | 2020 | Philippines | Tagalog

In the confines of her own kitchen, single mother Sonia struggles to prepare the perfect Kare-Kare with her daughter Leslie.

SOLE MIO
Dir: Maxime Roy
25 min | 2019 | France | French

Since his father left for Nice, Daniel, 25, tries to manage Sole Mio Father & son, their family heating company. He is back in Lille for a night, as he is getting the final operation to definitely become a woman: Lisa. But Daniel’s Mum doesn’t know about this change, and the lie is weighing heavier on the young boy’s shoulders.

ONE-WAY GLASS
Dir: Nauman Khalid
16 min | 2020 | UK | English, Panjabi

Farzana is a hapless migrant Pakistani woman who is trapped in a violent, sexless, loveless marriage. She is caught in the harsh realities of modern-day London, trying to make a living whilst also struggling through the trials and tribulations of her failing marriage, till one day she discovers a truth about her husband.

BEAUTY BOYS
Dir: Florent Gouelou
18 min | 2019 | France | French

In a small village, Leo, 17 years-old, has a strong liking for make-up. His big brother, Jules, who fears to be laughed at, stands against this passion. On the night of the open stage, Leo shows up in full drag.

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