International Shorts

BFI Studio, March 6, 4.15pm & ICA Cinema 2, March 5, 8.30pm

Malaysian Clermont-Ferrand winner, atmospheric soundscapes, superheros in South Africa and Scandinavian contemporary dance - experience the variety, quality and energy of women filmmakers around the world today.

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  • Everyday Everyday

    Dir. Tan Chui Mui, Malaysia 2008, 17 min

    Soon Chen quits her job and dreams of a completely different life in Peru. Her husband, Ma, is losing her through his inability to understand why.

  • 26.4

    Dir. Nathalie Andre, Belgium 2008, 15 min

    A biker girl struggles with nature in this clever drama that combines lush cinematography with innovative sound design.

  • Anna Blume

    Dir. Vessela Dantcheva, Germany/Bulgaria 2009, 9 min 20

    Kurt Schwitters’ romantic poem of desire of the same name is adapted into a stunningly evocative animation.

  • Mandarin Peel

    Dir. Anna McGrath, Australia 2009, 4 min 45

    An exploration of childhood dreams and memories through a short tale of two girls sharing a mandarin on a scorcher of an Australian day.

  • Memotekid

    Dir. Rannvá Káradóttir and Marianna Mřrkřre, Denmark 2009, 6 min

    Minimalist choreography is performed against the awesome nature of the Faroe Islands in this experimental dance film.

  • Superhero

    Dir. Hanneke Schutte, South Africa 2009, 15 min

    Can an amnesiac in a superhero outfit be real? One little boy ponders this question upon meeting the eponymous character.