Whitetail
As poachers encroach on the wilderness she supervises, Irish park ranger Jen must reconcile past trauma with new threats in this white-knuckle thriller.
Netherlands
Shorts 7: Documentary
These films showcase the richness of the documentary form. Through observation, testimony, and poetic reimagining, six different complex corners of the world come into view.
Koki, Ciao
This deeply singular short film is a humorous autobiography of sorts about a parrot named Koki, who rubbed shoulders with some of the most famous people of the 20th century. Developed by having Koki verbally react to archival footage presented to him, this film is a fascinating portrait of pets, their strangely fascinating lives, and their relationship to power.
This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.[…]
Jippie No More!
Jaap Peter, a lively 16-year-old boy, eagerly prepares for his older sister's wedding at their grandfather's country home. As the family rallies together to create the perfect celebration, Jaap Peter falls in love for the first time. When he realizes the girl of his dreams is smitten with his younger sister, he must rediscover his footing in the family and in the world.
Zurich
Adrift and searching, Nina wanders Europe in an attempt to flee her painful past. While taking refuge at a rest stop, she befriends Matthias, a German trucker and the two form a bond. As their intimacy intensifies, memories of her former life begin to haunt her. What is she running from? Steeped in mystery, this film is a nuanced portrait of trauma, love, and healing.