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NFMLA December Introduction
1 min

Sad Beauty
Directed by Arjan Brentjes 10 minDrama

In a heavily polluted world, a young woman mourns the disappearance of animal species. When she falls ill due to a bacterial infection, nature appears to send her a message in her hallucinations.

Stuff
Directed by Malu Jansen 13 minDrama

When there is a break-in in her home, interior buyer Helen is in shock. She secretly mourns for her lost belongings with which she had intimate relationships. With this theft, she discovers that she has lost a part of herself that is not easy to replace. When she invites her friends over for an evening re-decorating her house, her detachment of her surrounding leads to a lurid finale.

Beautiful Alexander
Directed by Marc Wagenaar 13 minDrama, LGBTQ

When the outside world functions as a mirror, in what way can you produce your own mirror image?

Porfotto
Directed by Edson da Conceicao 29 minDrama

The three friends, Em, Moreno and Kyon, have raided a local money laundering practice in Rotterdam. They feel like kings and go home with a good feeling. In one night they find out that money is not enough to solve their problems.

Ink
Directed by Erik Verkerk & Joost van den Bosch 2 minComedy

In this ultrashort animated film, we follow an octopus who is a clean-up neat-freak. But sometimes, even though you have so many arms, you still cannot reach what you are aiming for.

So I Stay
Directed by Marieke de Zwaan 20 minDrama

A young woman seeks for experiences that would dramatize her life.

InFocus: Dutch Cinema Program Filmmaker Q&A
Saturday, Dec 12, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Live Q&A with the filmmakers of the InFocus: Dutch Cinema Program.

All event times are Pacific Time.

A Zoom link will be emailed to you an hour before!

Also screening

 InFocus: Arab Cinema Poster

This compelling program of short films was curated in partnership with The Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) and showcases Arab storytellers from across the world, featuring stories that cinematically capture resilience and community amidst the hardships of immigration, political instability and personal loss.

Suggested Screening Time: Dec. 12th, 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM PT
Audience Q&A: Dec. 12th, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

InFocus: Middle Eastern Cinema Poster

A selection of striking short films from Middle Eastern filmmakers who have made their work all over the world – Lebanon, Israel, Iran and the US. They tell thrilling and thoughtful stories of taking risks, finding and embracing authenticity, the struggle of persecution and the strength of those who fight it.

Suggested Screening Time: Dec. 12th, 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM PT
Audience Q&A: Dec. 12th, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT

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