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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Jane is looking forward to spending Christmas with her Mom who is going through a little depression, but she is sent unknowingly to her Grandma’s instead. The holidays turn out to be quite an adventure as Jane meets new friends: Cloclo, the gigantic hobo who lives in the forest, and Sonia and Leon, two local kids. As she learns to open herself to others, Jane will inspire her mother the necessary strength to get back on her feet.


In French, with English subtitles.


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Film Contact:

Ivan Zuber

contact@laidakfilms.com

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    29 minutes
  • Language
    French
  • Country
    France
  • Rating
    Suitable for All Ages
  • Note
    Animated Short
  • Director
    Hugo de Faucompret
  • Screenwriter
    Hugo de Faucompret, Lison d'Andréa
  • Producer
    Antoine Liétout, Ivan Zuber, Emmanuèle Pétry, Jean-Baptiste Wery
  • Executive Producer
    Antoine Liétout, Ivan Zuber
  • Cast
    Yolande Moreau, Arthur H, Céline Sallette, Siam Georget-Rolland
  • Animator
    Eva Lusbaronian
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