Best Man

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Shorts Program 5 - Portable Shorts. The strength of this program lies in the emotional depth of each title, a quality often difficult to achieve in a short film. These seven films span a broad range of feeling from the comedic to the bizarre to the tragic. Here, animated shorts mix easily with live action. One film depicts the rise and fall of civilization from a rock's perspective; another is inspired by the work of Japanese author, Kobo Ab?. Live action films include an ode to a legendary flamenco guitarist and a beautifully-shot Norwegian student film about a prodigal son's return to the family farm. Another tells the lyrical story of a mother reasserting bonds with her children from inside her own subjective view of reality. A local production looks at fate and the connection between two supposed strangers. Finally, a father's nervous preparation for a wedding speech becomes the backdrop for a young girl's quiet coming of age. This eclectic and innovative collection of films is sure to move you and leave you thinking for days to come.