ASIAN Filmmakers Festival - Jan 2/3 event
Drama, Fantasy, Independent, Short Films, Thriller
See the full lineup of films:
CYPRESS SLEEP, 14min., Turkey
Directed by Leila Norouzi Hasanbarough, Eren U?ur
PhD student Zechariah sets off to a historical cemetery in the countryside with his lover Seda for his thesis research. On the way, they bump into something they are not aware of. This creates an enigma between the two characters. Seda will make an important decision on this journey
https://www.instagram.com/cypress_sleep/
GOD'S DAUGHTER DANCES. 25min., South Korea
Directed by Sungbin Byun
A transgender female dancer, Shin-mi, gets a call from the Military Manpower Administration, to attend for the Military Service Examination. Shin-mi, with everything in readiness, takes her steps to the Military Manpower Administration.
LYON'S LADY- Alveh Edition, 14min., Bulgaria, Iran
Directed by Belal Taheri
A young Arab girl, Ferdows, who covered her face because of an unknown disease, living in a village where singing is forbidden for women, strives to fulfill her dream with the help of a doctor. Following the doctor's advice, she decides to create a short film based on the novel "Lyon's Lady" to showcase her talent at the village festival.
https://www.cineport.ir/lyons-lady-alveh-edition-short-film/
LIMINAL SPACE, 3min., China
Directed by Zhaodong Zeng
Inspired by rave culture, the film portrays the rave scene as a liminal space, serving as a key symbolic setting for transformation and metamorphosis. It guides the characters from confusion to self-discovery, marking a profound personal evolution journey. In the rapidly evolving cityscape, the characters find themselves adrift in an ocean of uncertainty, plagued by feelings of alienation and loss. They embark on a journey of self-discovery, seeking refuge in the pulsating subculture of rave parties that pulse at the heart of the city's nightlife. Amidst the kaleidoscopic whirl of lights and sounds, the characters confront their innermost fears, shedding the shackles of societal expectations to embrace their true selves.
MAKKU, 36min., Malta
Directed by Maurice Micallef
In the timeless tapestry of human existence, few relationships are as profound and enduring as that between the fisherman and the sea.
https://www.cmmproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CMM-Productions-102460285380409