Our International films have always been strong which is why last year we introduced the Best International Film award. This year we have films from Iran, Italy and USA that make up the seven nominated films.
Our International films have always been strong which is why last year we introduced the Best International Film award. This year we have films from Iran, Italy and USA that make up the seven nominated films.
Tangle
Directed by Malihe Ghloamzadeh
Iran
The threads of memory and connection with the past, fragmented by war, are woven together in this powerful animated metaphor of a girl’s experience of conflict.
Also nominated for Best Animated Film
Tangle
Directed by Malihe Ghloamzadeh
Iran
The threads of memory and connection with the past, fragmented by war, are woven together in this powerful animated metaphor of a girl’s experience of conflict.
Also nominated for Best Animated Film
In Your Place
Directed by Giuseppe Carleo
Written by Riccardo Cannella & Giuseppe Carleo
Produced by Rita Vinci & Nicoletta Cataldo
Italy
Annachiara lives in the suburbs of Palermo with her family. She wants to win back her ex-boyfriend. Her grandma suggests that she uses an ancient rite that could save the destiny of her lost love.
In Your Place
Directed by Giuseppe Carleo
Written by Riccardo Cannella & Giuseppe Carleo
Produced by Rita Vinci & Nicoletta Cataldo
Italy
Annachiara lives in the suburbs of Palermo with her family. She wants to win back her ex-boyfriend. Her grandma suggests that she uses an ancient rite that could save the destiny of her lost love.
Secret
Directed & Written by Ysabel Congying Li
USA
A 2-D animated comment on voyeurism in contemporary society. Who’s watching who and what’s the price?
Also nominated for Best Animated Film
Secret
Directed & Written by Ysabel Congying Li
USA
A 2-D animated comment on voyeurism in contemporary society. Who’s watching who and what’s the price?
Also nominated for Best Animated Film
Rebellious Willows
Directed by Babak Daghighi
Iran
An actor tries his very best to perform the scene in the way the director wants. He just can’t seem to satisfy what’s needed…
Rebellious Willows
Directed by Babak Daghighi
Iran
An actor tries his very best to perform the scene in the way the director wants. He just can’t seem to satisfy what’s needed…
The World Championship in the Square (Il Mondiale in piazza)
Directed by Vito Palmieri
Written by Michele Santeramo & Vito Palmieri
Produced by Ivan Olgiati
Italy
November 2017: the Italian national football team does not qualify for the 2018 world championship. There are people who can’t live without having their national team to support; they hang around in the squares, feeling useless and purposeless. However a group of football fans decide to set up a parallel world championship to be played right in their hometown square. Italy will compete against other national teams made by immigrants. But some of them were born and raised in Italy and they feel 100% Italian. Which team should they play for?
The World Championship in the Square (Il Mondiale in piazza)
Directed by Vito Palmieri
Written by Michele Santeramo & Vito Palmieri
Produced by Ivan Olgiati
Italy
November 2017: the Italian national football team does not qualify for the 2018 world championship. There are people who can’t live without having their national team to support; they hang around in the squares, feeling useless and purposeless. However a group of football fans decide to set up a parallel world championship to be played right in their hometown square. Italy will compete against other national teams made by immigrants. But some of them were born and raised in Italy and they feel 100% Italian. Which team should they play for?
Elephantbird
Written & Directed by Amir Masoud Soheili
Produced by Amir Masoud Soheili & Sayed Jalal Rohani
Afghanistan / Iran
A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.
Elephantbird
Written & Directed by Amir Masoud Soheili
Produced by Amir Masoud Soheili & Sayed Jalal Rohani
Afghanistan / Iran
A mini-bus is on a journey across the mountains to Kabul. Each person on the bus has a reason to take this journey. An old man is traveling to give a turkey to his grandchild, as his last wish before dying. However, the main road is blocked by insurgents. They decide to use an alternative road, which is not very secure, and there is still the possibility of getting caught by insurgents.
Counting
Written & Directed by Rahil Bustani
Produced by Ali Hosseini
Iran
History of humanity is the tale of suffering masses in hands of a few.
Counting
Written & Directed by Rahil Bustani
Produced by Ali Hosseini
Iran
History of humanity is the tale of suffering masses in hands of a few.
