A father and mother are faced with the painful task of washing and shrouding their deceased transgender daughter. Shrouding is an Islamic religious practice that is deemed obligatory to carry out upon death. But when no one agrees to wash her and shame falls onto the family, how far is the father willing to go to make sure his "son" is washed?
Nominee
Berook
Berook is an animated short documentary with a 20 minute duration. It depicts a man in his
fifties (Berook) whose life as a homeless person in Stockholm's inner city is largely
characterized by a search for identity.
This search is rooted in not knowing who his biological mother is. A black hole in Berook’s
life that is a contributing factor to his life going downhill.
Fortissimo
Guy, a pianist passionate about his music, sees his life turned upside down
when the church where he officiates takes in a mysterious little girl.
A true piano virtuoso, the child prodigy will soon steal the show.
A duel of egos then begins.
Our Horizons
A woman's voice reads aloud letters written by her friend imprisoned in Fresnes, over images of the seaside. Absence, expectation, ande desire for freedom run through the dialogue that takes place between the images and the text…192
Eat Bitter
Against the backdrop of the civil war in the Central African Republic, a Chinese construction manager and local African laborer work on opposite ends of the spectrum to construct a sparkling new bank. As deadlines loom, unexpected twists threaten their jobs, relationships, and plans for a better life. An eye-opening drama about these two men in their pursuit of wealth and happiness.
Steered Weird Episode 4
Birdman finds a mysterious egg in his nest! Do Twinkyboy and Sheila have what it takes to look after a baby? Betty and Freddy discuss honesty and what it means to be a good friend. Learn a bit about medieval times and see knights joust and duel!