
SHORTS: BODIES, BODIES, BODIES
- Shorts
- 73 mins
From body horror, fleshy fables, and transcendent animated daytrips, a selection of films that consider the parts, particulars, and participation of these bodies we call home.
In this program
Ali
Directed by Adnan Al Rajeev
In a small town where women are forbidden to sing, one mother goes to desperate lengths to conceal Ali’s true voice for a singing competition.
Bitter Chocolate
Directed by Sahar Sotoodeh
Yasi, a tough-as-nails teenager, travels to Tehran for an underground abortion and immediately afterwards must take an English aptitude test to fulfill her alibi.
The Tale of Tran Thanh Duong
Directed by Hachul Le Do
Inspired by Vietnamese folklore and traditional musical theater, this origin story tells the tale of Tran Thanh Duong who is neither a fish nor shrimp but a wonder-filled transformation.
Stomach Bug
Directed by Matty Crawford
A father deals with the emotional strain of his daughter being away for college, only for him to endure a physical turmoil developing inside him.
Sammi, Who Can Detach His Body Parts
Directed by Rein Maychaelson
Sammi had the unusual ability to share his body parts to help people. After his death, a mother struggles to piece together parts so he can be buried whole and embarks on a path to understanding.
Ordinary Life
Directed by Yoriko Mizushiri
In this sensual animation, everyday life may seem repetitive but each moment is uniquely ever-changing. To be present is lovely.
Dates & Times
UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley
Wed, Nov 12
5:30 pm