CLiFF 2023

Northumberland Labour Council

Expired November 26, 2023 9:00 PM
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8 films in package
Northumberland Labour Council Intro
Bergie
This short film presents the viewer with a problem - a law enforcement officer has to remove homeless people sleeping on a path to make way for a 10km fun-run
Whitewash
A passionate look at the pressure felt by many immigrants in Canada to "Westernize" their names to increase their chances of getting a job, and the consequences that develop due to this act of cultural and identity erasure.
Not Another Ballet Story
Choreography is traditionally a male dominated occupation, but a small contemporary dance company in San Francisco provides dancers with the unique opportunity to choreograph modern ballet productions.
Hippocrates: A Guide to Treating Healthcare Workers
Allegory
Ten participants are about to start a race in which the most important thing is not to win, but to arrive, in the race of their lives.
Mindslip
A short, clever, “quirky” film about the Indian immigrant work experience in Toronto.
Hongkongers (subtitles)
This documentary follows the experience of Siu Tat MUNG, who was a leader in the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU), as he recounts his experiences during the last few years it was in existence.
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The term "bergie" is a South Africanism that refers to people that are homeless. This short film presents the viewer with a problem - a law enforcement officer has to remove homeless people sleeping on a path in the city in order to make way for a 10km fun-run. To do this, he has to wrestle with fundamental questions about the dignity of human life.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    0:07:00
  • Language
    Afrikaans, English
  • Country
    South Africa
  • Director
    Dian Weys
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