2023 FOLCS International Short Film Competition

FOLCS International Short Film Competition 2023 Screening Days

Expired May 1, 2023 3:45 AM
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12 films in package
Asylum
Asli seeks refuge in the US, but her safety comes at a cost. Zeynep must choose between honoring Asli's safety or her right to be heard. The story explores the challenges of seeking asylum and the sacrifices it entails.
Claustrophobia
A couple seeks to flee their country illicitly, but with limited funds, they must conceal their child as they embark on a treacherous journey filled with tough choices.
Free Town
Trapped in a smugglers' safe-house, undocumented immigrant Hya bonds with a smuggler to escape her husband's violence and fight for freedom.
Hello, Muscles
A young girl develops muscles, but finds a different kind of strength.
Middle Eastern Stories: FATHER
A father hides in a container with his infant, facing challenges alongside other refugees in their pursuit of safety from a war-torn homeland.
One of Us
A pregnant teenage girl, engaged to an older man, faces emotional and life-altering challenges as she confronts her complex situation
Pur Sang
In a dystopian future, fugitive Clara breaks into a state laboratory guard's home to save her infant daughter, Lea.
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Seven Minutes and Thirty-one Seconds
A young woman in Iran is sentenced to death for being unable to prove she fought back during a rape. This powerful film tells her story of fighting for justice against an unforgiving system.
The Banishment
A sleepwalking man named Ziko is banished from his village and left to survive alone in the cold. On his journey, he meets a deaf hunter who also traverses the same villages.
The Hole
Siavash's entrance into an unfamiliar group leads to unforeseen challenges and twists for all involved.
The Single Horn
A girl secretly visits an amusement park, only to return home to a changed reality, forcing her to make a pivotal decision that will impact her future.
Who Corrupts Therein
In a parallel dimension, a young woman and a mysterious spirit unite to confront corruption, embarking on a journey of atonement and rebuilding to heal their fractured world.
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As you enjoy the incredible films, we would also like to invite you to attend the 10th Annual Awards Night on April 27, 2023, located at 17 Battery Pl, NYFA Screening Room, New York, NY 10004. If you wish to attend, RSVP HERE.

Hya, an undocumented immigrant in Italy, finds herself confined to a safe-house operated by a ruthless network of human smugglers. Her only chance of escape is to repay the debt incurred for her passage. Amid the safe-house's sparse surroundings and monotonous routines, Hya unexpectedly uncovers a sense of security. Exhausted by her precarious situation and her husband Bikila's repeated violence, Hya forms a bond with one of the smugglers assigned to watch over them. Soon, this volatile triangle erupts into a desperate struggle for freedom, where each individual's ultimate goal is to break free from their oppressive circumstances.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    0:18:00
  • Language
    Afrikaans, Italian
  • Country
    Italy
  • Director
    Pietro Malegori
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