Films 08
Guest Programme
Short Film International
Total Running Time: 85 min
A range of multi-lingual talent from all corners of the globe finds its way to the Docklands, just like the voyagers of old.
Times / Places
Total Running Time: 85 min
A range of multi-lingual talent from all corners of the globe finds its way to the Docklands, just like the voyagers of old.
Times / Places
Thur 28 Aug.
1445 - 1610
Museum in Docklands
Fri 29 Aug.
1830 - 1955
East Wintergarden
Sat 30 Aug.
1300 - 1425
Cineworld
Sun 31 Aug.
1645 - 1810
Cineworld
The Films
Aprop Closer (Spain)
Dir. Aitor Echeverria
Dur. 6min 20secs
Sleep is interrupted by the familiar touch of another body. When viewed closely, everyday body
movements are an extraordinary dance.
Contained (Netherlands)
Dir. Mark Wallaard & Tim Treurniet
Dur. 11min
Tensions run high when Mohammed forgets his bag on the subway, causing a terrorist alert and clashing with an overzealous cop.
Hernan has had the same trouble since he was a child. He can’t pose in a photo properly, and it’s seriously affecting his relationships.
A parked car in a residential neighbourhood. A father and son discuss love, sex, mother and death. Why are they waiting? And above all, what are they about to accomplish?
Hartslagen Heartbeats (Belgium)
Dir. Vincent Coen & Sebastiaan Lagrou
Dur. 13min 40secs
Fannie revisits key moments in her life through her dreams, when she had to choose between holding on or letting go; the times when she truly felt her heart beat.
Rubberheart (USA)
Dir. Brian Crano
Dur. 14min 50secs
Serial dater Maggie’s relationship with nice guy Nick is actually going well for once, until she meets his roommates...
Signs of Life (Australia)
Dir. Ryan Howard
Dur. 13min 14secs
A mysterious man and woman live separate lives in a house that is not their own. Who are these people? Why are they there? And what will happen when they meet?
Aprop Closer (Spain)
Dir. Aitor Echeverria
Dur. 6min 20secs
Sleep is interrupted by the familiar touch of another body. When viewed closely, everyday body
movements are an extraordinary dance.
Contained (Netherlands)
UK Premiere
Dir. Mark Wallaard & Tim Treurniet
Dur. 11min
Tensions run high when Mohammed forgets his bag on the subway, causing a terrorist alert and clashing with an overzealous cop.
La Desgracia Llega En
Sobres Papel Madera
The Misfortune (Argentina)
Dir. Andy Feldman
Dur. 12min
The Misfortune (Argentina)
Dir. Andy Feldman
Dur. 12min
Hernan has had the same trouble since he was a child. He can’t pose in a photo properly, and it’s seriously affecting his relationships.
Image: È Finita La Commedia
È Finita La Commedia (Belgium)
Dir. Jean-Julien Collette & Olivier Tollet
Dur. 13min
Dir. Jean-Julien Collette & Olivier Tollet
Dur. 13min
UK Premiere
A parked car in a residential neighbourhood. A father and son discuss love, sex, mother and death. Why are they waiting? And above all, what are they about to accomplish?
Hartslagen Heartbeats (Belgium)
UK Premiere
Dir. Vincent Coen & Sebastiaan Lagrou
Dur. 13min 40secs
Fannie revisits key moments in her life through her dreams, when she had to choose between holding on or letting go; the times when she truly felt her heart beat.
Image: Rubberheart
Rubberheart (USA)
Dir. Brian Crano
Dur. 14min 50secs
Serial dater Maggie’s relationship with nice guy Nick is actually going well for once, until she meets his roommates...
Image: Signs of Life
Signs of Life (Australia)
UK Premiere
Dir. Ryan Howard
Dur. 13min 14secs
A mysterious man and woman live separate lives in a house that is not their own. Who are these people? Why are they there? And what will happen when they meet?
