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SEARCHShorts: Blood and Water
Aug 13, 2023
2:30 PM
Location
International Village - Theatre 9
Available Online
Aug 14, 2:30 PM - Aug 17, 2:30 PM
Community Partner
Empowered Living Coaching & CounsellingThis program shines a new light on chosen and biological families, speaking to our communities’ longing and need for unconditional support systems.
Content warning: Mentions of self-harm or suicide, death, substance use, flashing lights.
Total runtime: 99 min
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This film has been rated PG and 14A by BC Consumer Protection with an advisory for coarse language.
Cousins
Karina Dandashi
United States
2022
13 mins
Arabic and English with English subtitles
A gently comedic tale of cultural disconnection and family set in Brooklyn. When Layla and her Syrian-born cousin awkwardly reunite, they form a surprising bond when Layla runs into her ex.
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Inés Unfortunately
Anna Salinas
United States
2022
13 min
English with captions
In this tender intergenerational tale of finding support in tough times, heartbroken Inés’ plan to end her life is interrupted by the ghost of her neighbour.
Content warning: Mentions of self-harm or suicide, death.
Halves & Doubles
Adam Mbowe
Canada
2022
15 min
English with captions
Adam and her sibling Khadija share unspoken trauma. Traversing a winding road of emotions, they finally find mutual understanding.
Content warning: Mentions of self-harm or suicide, flashing lights.
Eternal Happiness (Perpetua Felicidad)
Sofia Esteve, Isa Luengo
Spain
2022
22 min
Spanish with English subtitles
This quietly insightful story of understanding and acceptance follows Alma, who sings in her father’s village choir. While her father adjusts to life after a laryngectomy, Alma connects with her sexuality, and tensions begin to simmer.
Do Digital Curanderas Use Eggs In Their Limpias?
Roberto Fatal
United States
2022
14 min
English and Spanish with English subtitles
In this imaginative yet down-to-earth slice of Indigenous futurism, River Gallo shines as a queer, nonbinary, Latinx healer who has lost their magic and needs a friend’s consent to upload their consciousness online.
Love Lingers (Amar Nunca Seca)
Washington Calegari
Brazil
2022
22 min
Portuguese with English subtitles
When the two people he loves most are hospitalized during the pandemic, Jonas holds on to hope as he reflects on their memories as a chosen family.
Content warning: Death.
