Shorts Program 3: Lost and Found

Running time: 114 mins

The best cinema provides connection and escape. In this series of short films, ranging from lyrical to devastating, we evade external menace and internal demons to find acceptance, humanity, joy and love. We are captivated by the secret, intense culture of children playing in The Game, oblivious to distant adult concerns of war. The troublesome Liberian orphan who is Son of None, adorably chases an escaped baby goat through an empty church. A hard-boiled South African boy searches for understanding in a world without adult guidance in Protect the Nation. The child protagonist of the fantastic Almaritsu leaves his sad and lonely life to transport himself and the audience into a place of joy, whimsy and love. Hangnail features brilliant performances in a single long take, ravaging its characters who so badly need comfort. And North Atlantic elegantly and movingly connects two strangers via radio during a doomed final flight.

- Marya Murphy

Protect the Nation - dir. C.R. Reisser (Germany)
The Game - dir. Adriano Giannini (Italy)
Son of None - dir. Todd Looby (Liberia)
North Atlantic - dir. Bernardo Nascimento (United Kingdom)
Almaritsu - dir. Damien Montaron (France)
Hangnail - dir. Cavan Campbell (Canada)

Total Time: 114 min.

Sponsor:

Cinequest Film Festival 21 Presents