Indy Shorts Film Festival 2021

Journeys

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6 films in package
Forever
A life insurance company uses an AI algorithm to determine the risk of a new applicant. The subsequent denial sparks a period of introspection for the individual in question.
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Witness
A mother helps an elderly woman in a shopping mall in Tehran. A tragedy occurs, brutally confronting her with the impact of her actions.
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Mon ami qui brille dans la nuit (My friend who shines in the night)
A ghost loses their memory after being struck by lightning. They meet Arthur, who tries to help them.
Empiric
Romania '86. A young woman working in a textile factory, finds a way to deal with the state's anti-abortion decree.
The Speech
Beijing, 2003 - While the SARS epidemic unravels social norms, three eight-year-old girls uncover personal truths during a school lockdown.
Mum is pouring rain
Jane, 8 years old, is a strong-minded little girl. Her mother, however, is suffering from depression. She decides to get help, and sends Jane to spend Christmas at her grandmother's, in the countryside.
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Introspective stories that take surprising directions.


Films: Forever; Witness; Mon ami qui brille dans la nuit (My friend who shines in the night); Empiric; The Speech; Mum is pouring rain


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Alexandra, early 20s, living with her mother and her mentally disabled brother, works at a textile factory in communist Romania. Because of the anti-abortion decree, women are used to the monthly gynecological check-ups. But this time, a surprise “parade” forces Alexandra to take a drastic decision.


In Romanian, with English subtitles.


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Film Contact:

Adenium Film, Cristina Ceausu

cristina.ceausu@adeniumfilm.ro

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    Romanian
  • Country
    Romania
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Rating
    Mature Themes,Suitable for All Ages
  • Note
    Narrative Short
  • Director
    Ioana Țurcan
  • Screenwriter
    Ioana Țurcan
  • Producer
    Cristina Badea
  • Executive Producer
    Cristina Ceaușu
  • Cast
    Silvana Mihai, Theodor Șoptelea, Mihaela Trofimov, Emil Măndănac
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