Highway
Malaysia | 13 mins | 2015 | Fiction
Director: Aw See Wee
Meet See Wee at the screening for Q&A
Synopsis
A college boy picks his mother up for a wedding banquet in downtown Kuala Lumpur. In the car ride jammed with typical highway traffic and an AC breakdown, they are stuck in a confined space and their conversation reflects this, stinging each other with clashing values and overbearing love.
The tension eases down as they dine in an open air restaurant after an exhausting day, finally letting down their judgements and enjoying a quiet family meal. By the time they get back into the car, nothing has changed, and yet they have changed.
Sound of Silence
Myanmar | 2014 | 21 mins | Documentary
Director: Thet Oo Maung
Synopsis
An old retired soldier from Myanmar Army recalls a terrifying front-line experience he had during his active duty. His memory takes us into his traumatized mind via the actual combat footage he was watching. What comes out is a deeply wounded soul, neglected by the very system he served, and the very costly price the war demands from its participants.
The Story of 90 Coins
Malaysia | 10 mins | 2015 | Romance, Drama, Narrative
Director: Michael Wong
Synopsis
‘The Story of 90 Coins’ unfolds through a special promise of love and happiness made by one male passionate lover to a seemingly reluctant girl. Ninety coins symbolize ninety days the guy gives himself to convince the girl to marry him by showing her his true color and prove his intentions. Everything seems to go quite well as the two, in fact, fall in love. But time passes and the romance bubble deflates as reality breaks in with its daily routine, ambiguity, and incomprehension. Will they be able to overcome this critical passage or will they put an end to what it started so pure and beautiful? Without spoiling the finale, the short film reminds: “Don’t let a promise just be a beautiful memory” which somehow invites to not surrender to the hard moments of love but to try trusting its capacity of resilience and re-launch it in a greater perspective. In sum, try not to kill something beautiful as you may regret for the rest of your life.
Festivals: DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival 2016; also Ukraine, Winner Best Director – Whatashort India International Film Festival; Toronto Film Week 2015, Canada International Film Festival 2016; Sydney World Film Festival 2015; Canada Shorts Film Festival 2015; Kiwi International Film Festival 2015; London Film Awards 2015; and others
Mousse
Sweden | 2014 | 41 mins | Comedy
Director: John Hellberg
Synopsis: What could be easier than robbing a small bookie place on the outskirts of town? It’s during the year’s biggest horse race event and the betting center Washington’s Tobacco looks like the ultimate hit for some fast cash. Mousse is a man of pride and principles and is fed up with living as a second-class citizen. But what happens when he faces principles different to his own?
Festivals and Awards: Has been shown at over 183 film festivals around the world; has won 66 awards, including for Best Short Film, Best Picture, Best Comedy Feature (4 awards), Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Actress
Not my type / Pas son genre
France | 111 mins | 2014 | Comedy, drama, romance
Director: Lucas Belvaux
Synopsis: Clément, a Parisian philosophy teacher, is transferred to Arras, a quiet northern town far from the bright lights of Paris. He dislikes the provincial life; his world is turned upside down.
Everything changes when he meets Jennifer, an attractive young hair stylist, whose idea of a good time is singing karaoke with her friends. Their hearts and bodies are free to embark on a passionate love affair, but will it be strong enough to overcome the social and cultural divide between them?
