Who We Are 2010
18min | Short, Drama, Family | 24 April 2010 (USA)
Storyline
Alex tries to rebuild his relationship with his best friend Michael after revealing his feelings for him. When Michael reluctantly agrees to attend a GSA meeting, he reaches a new level of acceptance for Alex. Michael’s parents battle between accepting what they’re religion suggests, and opening their minds to accepting people for who they are.
Have you forgotten what we used to play 2010
Ty zabyl, vo chto my igrali (original title)
32min | Short | 24 September 2010 (Russia)
Storyline:
Have You Forgotten What We Used to Play? tells the story of a childhood, of a friendship and of growing up. A young man returns to the village where he grew up and discovers that both he and the place have changed. Yet, he soon finds himself immersed in his memories
I killed my mother 2009
J’ai tué ma mère (original title)
1h 36min | Drama | 15 July 2009 (France)
Storyline
Teenager Hubert haughtily regards his mother with contempt, and only sees her tacky sweaters and kitsch decorations. In addition to these irritating surface details, there is also his parent’s cherished mechanisms of manipulation and guilt. Confused by this love/hate relationship that obsesses him more and more each day, Hubert drifts through the mysteries of adolescence – artistic discoveries, illicit experiences, the opening-up to friendship, and ostracism. The turbulent relationship between mother and son unfolds with a compelling combination of savage fury and melting affection. The stunning, semi-autobiographical directing debut of 20-year-old actor Xavier Dolan.
You, Me and Him 2007
Café com Leite (original title)
18min | Short, Drama | 22 November 2007 (Brazil)
Storyline:
When the plans for the future change, new bonds are created between Danilo, Lucas and Marcos. in between video-games and milk cups, pain and disappointment, they need to learn how to live together.
Lucky Blue 2007
Lucky Blue 2007
28min | Short, Romance | 30 January 2007 (Sweden)
Storyline
Olle, an introverted, well-mannered boy with an air of innocence and sincerity about him has been camping with his father at the same camping ground with several other people for years now. A sort of tradition that ends in a karaoke party. Then one summer, a family friend brings her reticent ‘city boy’ nephew, Kevin, and his pet budgerigar. Olle accidentally releases the bird and what follows is a discovery of friendship and love between the guy who has grown up in a loving environment and simply accepts love for what it is and the guy who’s apparently been burned too many times in his own circle to feel comfortable with it.
love 100 degrees c 2010
LOVE, 100°C (original title)
22min | Short, Drama, Romance | 2010 (South Korea)
Storyline:
A hearing-impaired boy, Min-so is gay, and he likes his classmate, Ji-seok. One day, Min-so impulsively has sex with a young man who works in a public bath, an experience that lends him new confidence, but at a heavy price.
Jitters 2010
Jitters 2010
Órói (original title)
1h 33min | Drama | 27 August 2010 (Iceland)
Storyline
A 16-year old Icelandic boy’s first kiss with another boy gives him “jitters”–feelings he can’t deny. This is a well-written film that captures the confusion and excitement of being a teenager, with an attractive ensemble cast. The film follows the lives of several teens and the challenges they face, in particular with their parents/guardians.
