65th Cork International Film Festival

International Shorts 4: Documentary Shorts + Q&A

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7 films in package
29 Hour Long Birthday (Int. Shorts 4: Doc Shorts)
A movie-inspired black and white reminiscence across NYC and Long Island in the build-up to a trip to the pictures.
3 Logical Exits (Int. Shorts 4: Doc Shorts)
A sociological meditation on the different ‘exits’ that young Palestinians choose in order to cope with life in the refugee camps.
The Oceans are the Real Continents (Int. Shorts 4: Doc Shorts)
Against a decadent Cuban background, Alex and Edith live their love story made of small daily gestures, stories from the past, nostalgia, and a deep intimacy.
Bittersweet (Int. Shorts 4: Doc Shorts)
A portrait of the filmmaker's mother, who was diagnosed with acute paranoid schizophrenia, and her dog, Elsa.
Nocturnal Journey (Int. Shorts 4: Doc Shorts)
Set in 2007 in a small coastal town in Norway, ‘Nocturnal Journey’ is a story about the summer when a group of teenagers, each in their own way, lose their innocence.
Just a Guy (Int. Shorts 4: Doc Shorts)
Three women contemplate their relationship with convicted serial killer Richard Ramirez.
International Shorts 4: Documentary Shorts Q&A
Q&A with filmmakers Mark Jenkin and Shoko Hara
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Three women share glimpses of their affection, attraction and relationship with Richard Ramirez, a serial killer and rapist they contacted after his conviction in the 80s. Through their perspective we revisit exchanged letters and emotions that are as obsessive as they are hauntingly familiar.


  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Germany
  • Director
    Shoko Hara
  • Screenwriter
    Simon Thummet
  • Producer
    Stefan Michel
  • Cast
    Eva O., Sarah K.
  • Cinematographer
    Shoko Hara
  • Editor
    Tobias Wilhelmer
  • Composer
    Chiara Strickland
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