Around the world #2
Seven eye-opening films from around the world
that are guaranteed to move you
Running time: 61 minutes
Chunli is a table tennis champion. Nearing 60, she dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal for New Zealand. But is it too late?
New Zealand, 8 minutes
Directed by Jenny Gao
Mamadou left Ivory Coast behind him, crossed the Sahara and Mediterranean, lost friends along the way. Now an unofficial refugee in France, he scrapes by on odd jobs. He plays football, and dances, to forget.
France, 9 minutes
Directed by Loïc Phil
Diagnosed HIV-positive aged 21, Matthew struggled to find acceptance in conservative Northern Irish society. To escape his everyday reality, he created his absolutely fabulous drag alter-ego: Cherrie Ontop!
Northern Ireland, 10 minutes
Directed by Nicky Larkin
Even in her sleep, the ballet haunts Olga Smirnova. But you’ll understand why she’s a prodigy: No one is left unmoved after watching her dance.
Russia, 8 minutes
Directed by Michael Sugrue
Maria is upholding a thirty-year tradition of counting pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella. Despite encountering some difficult wayfarers, Maria nobly continues her task.
Spain, 9 minutes
Directed by Anne Milne
Around and around and around she goes…
Denise escapes reality on a fairground ride.
Austria, 5 minutes
Directed by Bernhard Wenger
In a Mumbai apartment, a tyrant rooster holds sway over a whole family. Whatever he says goes. What fate should await this cocky housemate?
India, 12 minutes
Directed by Rishi Chandna
A ready-to-go screening package
Before your screening you will receive:
- your chosen film package subtitled in English (MP4 or DCP)
- a full promotional kit (trailers, photos, film summaries…)