• The Life Cycle

    102 minutes |

Tales of turning points in the different stages of life, defining relationships and our endless run against time itself.

Short Films

Ahmed’s Song

One day Ahmed, employed at the public baths and nearing retirement, encounters Mike, a teenager adrift. Inside the bathhouse walls, in a place on the verge of disappearing, a strange relationship will develop between these two fractured souls.

The Artisan

After being pushed out of his house by a caring neighbor on the anniversary of his wife’s death, Daniel, a local artisan, meanders through the tight-knit community of Gibara, Cuba, encountering many locals who collectively help him confront his loss.

Pace

A man tries to keep pace in front of the hand of a clock, turning ever faster, until he's overtaken by time itself.

Riviera

At the Riviera apartment building, it’s nap time. The heat is dreadful, but true to their habits, people are sunbathing by the pool. From his living room, M. Henriet entertains himself by watching his neighbors but everything seems to be quiet…

Shirley Temple

Amaryllis and Margot, who have conquered most of their teenage battles together, prepare to step into adulthood in this tribute to women's friendship.

Stone

In a strange world, a boy born with the burden of curiosity causes a stir in his village when he pushes the boundaries of custom too far.

film details

Running Time: 102 minutes

2019 ShortFest Archive