U.K.

Shorts 7: Documentary

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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.
A middle aged man holds his mother's hand as they both sit in a room, in front of a window.

Visiting Hours

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During his daily visits to his ailing mother Rose, Tony helps her remember the past in this quietly beautiful portrait of aging, loss, and shared tenderness between mother and son.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.[…]

In black and white, a young boy stands in the middle of the woods, using a flare to light his way.

Ish

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This sensitive, deeply felt tale of friendship follows twelve-year-old best mates Ish and Maram, whose bond is tested after a police stop-and-search.
A man and a woman closely stand face to face in a deeply wooded area.

Hamnet

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From Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet.
A young man stands in a yellowing field, with an umbrella-like statue in the background.

Christy

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When 17-year-old Christy moves in with his older brother as a last resort, he finds unexpected paths forward within a complex and tight-knit community.
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