Set in a universe of magical realism, a boastful father prattles on superficially about his daughter to another parent in the school pick up line, but is unable to perceive her when it matters most. Upon reading Samanta Schweblin’s short story “Mariposas”, I was struck by the fantastical nature of the work, and its use of…
DetailsZoé, 15 years old, enters a strict boarding school. Around her, pupils are playing and attending classes with faded eyes. Through their obsequious facade, the supervisors’ violence lurks. One day Zoé meets Marie and understands what they are destined for. Zoé, quinze ans, intègre un pensionnat. Les élèves y jouent et suivent les cours le regard…
DetailsThe story of Sulphur for Leviathan revolves around a nun, who suddenly finds herself progressively fantasizing about things that shouldn’t be in her head, increasingly having to face her own doings of blasphemy, all leading up to something demonically dark and sinister. Portrayed in a surreal manner both in color and black and white, with…
DetailsIt is a story about a geek who has lost the feeling of the edge between reality and his fantasy. He likes to imagine himself as a movie hero (especially when watching trailers!) and one day, sitting with his friends at the cinema, he gets a chance to become a true hero, not only in…
DetailsBased on a 80ies programme of German public television, this short feature presents a pleasant forest, relaxing sounds of nature and the occasional undead. Based on a 80ies programme of German public television, this short feature presents a pleasant forest, relaxing sounds of nature and the occasional undead. Based on a 80ies programme of German public…
DetailsA neo pagan couple is terrorized by a divine presence after Agave, our heroin, accidentally spills some blood on the figurines while building a nativity scene. The victims are cultists devoted to a pagan religion inspired by Lovecraft’s mythos, and the evil forces against them are of catholic and christian nature. WW0711 statement: One can…
DetailsInsecure and exposed, an emotionally stunted dildo laments about his current situation. The Insecurities Of Dill is short film about hopes, doubts, and crumpets. Dill is being used, and he knows it. After a morning of “passion” Dill’s suspicions that the woman he was made for is seeing someone else begin to bear fruit. Battling…
DetailsSara is a twelve-year-old girl who wakes up lost and scared in a huge playground, when Pedro appears and forces her to play a weird cat and mouse game. Through a narrative full of metaphors, Sara must to face her greatest fears to solve the mystery and return to her normal life. WW0711 statement: Stylish…
DetailsFrance, 1910. As her mother suffers from a mysterious illness that she intends to hide, the young Cassandre feels a growing presence in her home … What shadow hides in the silence of the dark room? WW0711 statement: We were fully involved in this sensitive boogeyman story. Director/Writer: Morgane Segaert Producer: Centre Factory Key Cast:…
DetailsIn a peculiar atelier, Vincent kills Patrick unaware that Wim is whatching. The killing is the beginning of a macabre dance driven by madness, distress and fear. WW0711 statement: Visually dense and enthralling work with really strong settings. Director/Writer: Arnaud Bigeard Producer: Anais Bertrand, Pascaline Saillant Key Cast: Emmanuel Matte, Fleur Sulmont, Clovis Guerrin…
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