SDFF 2021

Shorts Block 2: The Lakota Daughters, Kapaemahu, L.A. Roll, A Horse Has More Blood Than A Human, Three Meters And A Few Centimeters

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The Lakota Daughters: Women of the once-matrilineal Oglala Lakota tribe create a "girl society" to empower 10-18 year-olds on the Pine Ridge Reservation and help them bring a brighter future into focus.


Kapaemahu: This richly animated short brings to life the hidden history of four monumental stones on Waikiki Beach, and the legendary transgender healing spirits within them. *SDFF 2021 Jury Award Nominee - Best Short!*


L.A. Roll follows members of the dance skaters Sk8 Mafia as they reflect on the closure of their beloved home rink and seek out a new place to roll.


A Horse Has More Blood Than A Human: A short in which an elderly Iranian couples' dreams of a quiet retirement are shattered by hidden developments that have taken shape in their hometown.


Three Meters And A Few Centimeters: The serious problems that make it difficult to meet the religious requirements for burying bodies that died by Coronavirus in Iran. *See Filmmaker Interview with Mostafa Salehi Nezhad! **SDFF 2021 Jury Award Nominee - Best Short!


Three Meters and a Few Centimeters: The serious problems that make it difficult to meet the religious requirements for burying bodies that died by Coronavirus in Iran.


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In the Iranian city of Ahvaz, the coronavirus has not only caused many deaths, but also created a crisis in burial traditions. According to the obligations of Islam, when someone dies, their body must be washed by hand in order to move on to the hereafter cleansed. Because of COVID-19's wild and deadly spread, few people are willing to touch the bodies of those killed by the virus, which creates a crisis in the city.


An SDFF exclusive Q+A between director Mostafa Salehi Nezhad and SDFF co-director and lead programmer Jean McGlothlin is available now! The duo discuss Mostafa's filmmaking practice, how he came to the film's difficult topic, and what motivated him to put himself at such grave risk during the pandemic to film it. Watch it here!


West Coast Premiere! SDFF 2021 Jury Award Nominee - Best Short!*


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*Jury Awards are decided by a Jury of filmmakers, scholars, programmers, etc. However, all films are up for Audience Awards, so remember to rate the films you watch!

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    18 mins
  • Language
    Persian w/ English subtitles
  • Country
    Islamic Republic of Iran
  • Director
    Mostafa Salehi Nezhad, Asst. Dir. Telenaz Sackez
  • Screenwriter
    Mostafa Salehi Nezhad
  • Producer
    Mostafa Salehi Nezhad
  • Filmmaker
    Mostafa Salehi Nezhad
  • Cinematographer
    Mostafa Salehi Nezhad (Dir. of Photography)
  • Editor
    Mostafa Salehi nezhad Jinoos Kamyab (Assistant Editor)
  • Sound Design
    Lili Shirali, Masoumeh Hormozinia
  • Music
    Keyvan Jahanshahi, Keyvan Jahanshahi