Best Of International 4 – 2018
The 4th of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world’s most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
Screening: Wed 17 Jan, 6.30pm | Duration: 119 min | Classification: under 15 yrs to be w/adult
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Sog
After a flood, some fish got stuck in old trees. In danger of drying-out they scream sharply. Woken up by the noise, the inhabitants of a nearby cave don’t feel happy about the unintended gathering.
- Runtime: 10min
- Year: 2017
- Country: Germany
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It’s Complicated
When lonely Andy invites a girl whom he met online to his apartment, he falls head-over-heels for her despite his flatmate Nigel’s repeated attempts to point out her seemingly obvious flaw.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 17min
- Year: 2017
- Country: South Africa
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Heyvan (Animal)
A man who wants to pass the border, disguises himself as a ram.
NSW PREMIERE- Runtime: 16min
- Year: Iran
- Country: 2017
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A Drowning Man
Alone and far from home, The Kid makes his way through a strange city looking for the means to get through his day.
NSW PREMIERE- Runtime: 15min
- Year: 2017
- Country: Denmark
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Facing Mecca
Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed’s assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 25min
- Year: 2017
- Country: Switzerland
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Ugly
An ugly cat struggles to coexist in a fragmented and broken world, eventually finding a soulmate in a mystical chief.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 12min
- Year: 2017
- Country: Germany
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Złe Uczynki (Evil Deeds)
Max – the ten-year-old son of a hospital cleaner has been caught trying to steal a patient’s wallet.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 24min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Poland