TOP DRAWER SHORTS has become a festival favorite over the past several years, and we're excited to share this wonderful collection of short films virtually. We received special permission from each of these fantastic filmmakers to offer their work over the entire course of our festival - DUNGAREES, TREACLE, OUT ON THE INSIDE, 6:23AM, OLD HEN, THE NAME OF THE SON, LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA, and LUKEWARM. When you're done watching, don't forget to cast your votes! You can access this package of shorts from Oct. 9 at 5pm until Oct. 15 at 11:45pm.
THE NAME OF THE SON Synopsis: Lucho knows who he is. It’s the others who seem mixed up, inspecting him closely, addressing him as a girl and pestering him with questions. The time spent with his dad during a beach holiday draws attention to the process of transition that Lucho is experiencing. Struggling with his own insecurities, Lucho’s father tries hard to keep their close bond intact, while young Lucho attempts to come to terms with the development of a body going through puberty. (Only available via virtual screenings as part of TOP DRAWER SHORTS VOL #1.)
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageSpanish
- CountryArgentina
- DirectorMartina Matzkin
TOP DRAWER SHORTS has become a festival favorite over the past several years, and we're excited to share this wonderful collection of short films virtually. We received special permission from each of these fantastic filmmakers to offer their work over the entire course of our festival - DUNGAREES, TREACLE, OUT ON THE INSIDE, 6:23AM, OLD HEN, THE NAME OF THE SON, LAST SUMMER WITH UNCLE IRA, and LUKEWARM. When you're done watching, don't forget to cast your votes! You can access this package of shorts from Oct. 9 at 5pm until Oct. 15 at 11:45pm.
THE NAME OF THE SON Synopsis: Lucho knows who he is. It’s the others who seem mixed up, inspecting him closely, addressing him as a girl and pestering him with questions. The time spent with his dad during a beach holiday draws attention to the process of transition that Lucho is experiencing. Struggling with his own insecurities, Lucho’s father tries hard to keep their close bond intact, while young Lucho attempts to come to terms with the development of a body going through puberty. (Only available via virtual screenings as part of TOP DRAWER SHORTS VOL #1.)
- Year2020
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageSpanish
- CountryArgentina
- DirectorMartina Matzkin
