BIFF Shorts: Global Narratives

BIFF Shorts: Global Narratives

Films from around the world, brought to your home. 81 minutes.

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Vest

Samir Mallal (Dir), 13 minutes, UK, WNY Premiere

When Ali runs away, he gets caught in a case of mistaken identity with perilous consequences in this wrenching thriller.

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The North Lake

Wang Daotian (Dir), 12 minutes, China, NY Premiere

A daughter (Wu Jingyu) returns from the city to convince her father (Chen Dingwei), an old fisherman living in an abandoned remote village, to return with her.

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Journey Together (Compagni Di Viaggio)

Sara De Martino (Dir), 8 minutes, Italy , NY Premiere

While far from home, Abou (Samba Ndiaye) has an unexpected encounter that will teach him that loneliness does not exist.

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Mary

Enma Brenes (Dir), 8 minutes, Costa Rica, NY Premiere

When home alone on a dark and rainy day, Mary (Mayra Rivera) opens up a box that sparks a struggle between her desires, the passing of time, and her role as a housewife.

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Escape From A Good Prison

Erik Jasaň (Dir), 10 minutes, Slovakia, NY Premiere

Alexander (Peter Bus) flees from his abusive step father (Attila Bocarszky) in this dark drama.

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Brother Troll

Gudmund Helmsdal (Dir), 30 minutes, Faroe Islands, US Premiere

Once upon a time in the Faroe Islands, two lone brothers struggle to save their fragile relationship after the sudden loss of their older brother in this fascinating fable.

Watch the filmmaker Q+A for Brother Troll here!