Shorts: When It Matters Most

Sun 1st Dec
11:30AM
Tom Thumb Theatre
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These stories highlight the strengths and struggles of those facing life’s challenges in love and law, through short drama, animation, and documentary.

 

Beneath a Mother’s Feet, 2023
Elias Suhail

In Morocco, a single mother confronts her mundane existence and her dreams, leading to an agonising choice to leave everything behind, including her children. This film explores maternal ambivalence and self-discovery during the transformative thirty-six hours before her departure. (15min)

 

Safety State, 2024
Jeanette L. Buck

In a dystopian future, two queer couples flee the Midwest for New England, where it is still legal to be LGBTQ. Posing as straight couples, they face various threats along their journey and form an unexpected friendship despite their initial conflicts. (15min)

 

undertow, 2024
Justin Taylor

Every morning, Margaret boards the train into the city, immersing herself in a turbulent sea of commuters, memories, and anxiety, navigating the complex interplay of her inner world and the bustling external environment. (3min)

 

Miracle of Life, 2024
Vita Long

In a pro-life state, college student Belle navigates an unplanned pregnancy and teams up with her roommates to orchestrate a self-induced miscarriage, blending dark humour with poignant social commentary on reproductive rights and personal autonomy. (12min)

 

175, 2024
Kasra Karimi

Inspired by true events, 175 follows Ruth and Juliet in rural England in 2013, waiting for same-sex marriage to be legalized. With Juliet terminally ill, they face a race against time to get married before it’s too late. (22min)

 

The Consul of Nowhereland, 2023
Alex Milic

A short documentary exploring the life of the charismatic ambassador for Yugoslavia – a nation that no longer exists. This character study offers a glimpse into identity, nostalgia, and the endurance of cultural memory. (7min)

 

Weekend Dad, 2022
Dorothy Allen-Pickard

A butcher spends a precious, fleeting afternoon with his favourite companion, his 9-year-old daughter. But the circumstances may place his future as a father in jeopardy. (12min)

 

Trigger warning: This programme contains depictions of miscarriage and abortion, which some viewers may find upsetting. Feel free to contact us for more information.

 

Stay behind for the free talk from BFI Network in Q&A with ‘Beneath a Mother’s Feet’ Director Elias Suhail.

Film details
Director: Various
Country: Various
Running time: 1hr 24min
Year: 2024
Cert: 18
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