The Volcano and the Baby | International Shorts + Q&A

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The volcano and the baby shows what goes on in the head of a woman who is unable to give birth to a child. This lack obsesses her, she is assailed by strange and disturbing fantasies. This dive into her imagination will give her access to the torments of the History, said great, which undoubtedly made obstacle to the achievement of her desire of maternity. This discovery will be for her an opening towards life.

Runtime
17 minutes
Country
Switzerland

Director
Danielle Jaeggi

6 films in package

Panic Attack

Alex is in the throes of his transition from female to male so when his best friend abandons a joint venture to assert their burgeoning identities he’s forced to confront his anxieties before entering the unknown alone.

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Happy Like Joplin

A strange man - Joplin - is observed doing the same routine everyday. When a young girl is dared to follow him she delves deeper into his mystery and her perception changes of not only Joplin but also the world around her.

Prologue

Three people, En, Maru, and Madoka, gather at an abandoned garbage disposal site. With En as their leader, they seem to have carried out a "revolution" before coming here. Dawn dawns, what action will En take?

The Volcano and the Baby

Naiku

Ten eccentric hooligans recklessly drive a jeep around abandoned industrial neighbourhoods. The one sitting on the roof holds a kite, which allures a passer-by, Adomas, to join them. He is drawn into a game, which turns out to be a violent tournament.

International Shorts Q&A

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Runtime
17 minutes
Country
Switzerland

Director
Danielle Jaeggi