Film
International Showcase
The International
Short Film Festival opens once again a window to the world – or worlds seen
through the eyes of filmmakers from all continents.
With over 3,000
entries, 58 productions got selected and they are so diverse that they make it
difficult for us to establish trajectories and similarities. It would be
frivolous to say that European filmmakers have become accustomed or that
perhaps they have overcome the crisis their continent has been facing for a few
years now. But the fact is that the production we got this year seems to be
more interested in more intimate and selected issues, in a very rich and
diverse output.
Filmmakers of all
ages contribute to this variety, but it is worth noting that many of the
selected come from audiovisual schools and are filmmakers with a lot of
inspiration, which no doubt we’ll see emerge in the market.
If most films bet
on their musical soundtrack, others make use of deep silence to punctuate their
works. Technically, the realization in digital media is also an undisputed fact
that is taking over the program.
In terms of
origin, the contribution of the Middle East and Africa this year is crucial,
especially regarding the issue of femininity - or femininities, to be more
precise. In films from the Middle East, women are strong, almost rebels with
remarkable presence. And from Africa comes a message that might resonate here
in terms of affirmation of identity and gender.
The most
unbalanced scale plates nowadays - and that could not fail to be addressed by
the short film - are perhaps fear x fraternal coexistence. Yes, fear is present
in several films, as well as tolerance and acceptance of others, which also
have their space.
Come watch this
landscape with us from a privileged point that only the short film can provide.