Indy Shorts Film Festival 2021

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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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A mother helps an elderly woman in a shopping mall in Tehran. A tragedy occurs, brutally confronting her with the impact of her actions.


In Persian, with English subtitles.


Programming descriptions are generated by participants and are edited for length and clarity, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Heartland Film.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    Persian
  • Country
    Iran
  • Rating
    Suitable for All Ages
  • Note
    Narrative Short
  • Director
    Ali Asgari
  • Screenwriter
    Ali Asgari, Farnoosh Samadi
  • Producer
    François Morisset, Laura Jumel
  • Filmmaker
    Anahita Afshar, Nasrin Kourdi, Selena Moradi
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