A collection of characters trapped by external forces, by their fear of the future or by lust and deception. Physical and mental constraints spark creativity, invention and drama in our first international competition selection.
Additional screening added on Sunday 21 February (12.00pm)
Scottish Premiere
Stephen Fingleton; UK; 2009; 10min
Nelson is tasked with driving his best friend's estranged wife to her new home. During the tense car journey, he finds his loyalties tested.
Max Hattler; UK/Germany; 2008; 5min
The ever-shifting shape of Analogue Futurism (100% digital-effects free).
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Scottish Premiere
Joao Salaviza; Portugal; 2009; 15min
Mauro is under house arrest. Tattoing helps him while away the time. Three local kids taunt him through his window. Outside, the midday sun beats down.
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Johanna Wagner; UK; 2009; 10min
Comforted by his analogue radios, his memories and his loving wife, Peter is left yearning for the old days.
Kazik Radwanski; Canada; 2008; 14min
An introduction to Isabelle, as she defiantly confronts the frustration, confusion and loneliness that are the effects of Alzheimer's.
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UK Premiere
Félix Dufour-Laperrière; Canada; 2008; 9min
A married woman has an affair. She gets pregnant by her lover and they live serenely together, although war is thundering towards their city.
Scottish Premiere
Volker Schreiner; Germany; 2008; 5min
Sounds come through a multiplicity of speakers, as unclear communications and dialogue, distorted music and announcements, transmissions, noise.
Scottish Premiere
Colin Kennedy; UK; 2009; 13min
A comedy of missing teeth, unrequited love and one dog's potential to shape the fortune of a couple destined never to be together.
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Curated by The Magic Lantern
