65th Cork International Film Festival

International Shorts 1: Family Ties + Q&A

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7 films in package
The Sign (Int. Shorts 1: Family Ties)
Sara firmly disagreed about her granddaughter's wedding plan. To convince her not to marry, she takes Andrea to her husband's grave and begs him for a sign.
Bechora (בכורה) - (Int. Shorts 1: Family Ties)
A day in the lives of an 11-year-old kid with special needs and his 14-year-old sister.
Chlorine (Int. Shorts 1: Family Ties)
A child thief frequents the local aquatic centre, searching for more than the items she steals.
Birthday Girl (Int. Shorts 1: Family Ties)
A single mother’s 43rd birthday party ends in disaster when her lover unexpectedly arrives and clashes with her overprotective son.
Gabriel (Int. Shorts 1: Family Ties)
Gabriel is a middle-aged man who lives with his son. His wife has been lost for some time…
David (Int. Shorts 1: Family Ties)
David needs help. So does David.
International Shorts 1: Family Ties Q&A
Q&A with filmmakers Maya Armon and Yousef Kargar
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Keira, 11, is a lonely and compulsive thief who uses the spoils of her crime to connect with the only family figure she has in her life. Living in a boarding house and often left alone, she escapes into her imagination to escape a harsh reality.


  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    17 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Director
    Melissa Anastasi
  • Screenwriter
    Melissa Anastasi
  • Producer
    Jess Carrera
  • Cast
    Clementine Bell, Marlo Kelly
  • Cinematographer
    Emma Paine
  • Editor
    Danielle Boesenberg
  • Composer
    Chiara Constanza
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