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C'est La Mort Shorts

C'est La Mort Shorts
Drama, Documentary, Short | 2018 | NR. 2hr 11min
CAST: Various DIRECTOR: Various

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 4:15 PM THE GRAND CINEMA
TUESDAY OCTOBER 10 4:30 PM THE GRAND CINEMA

1. Backstory
GERMANY | 8 MIN | DIRECTOR: JOSCHKA LAUKENINKS | CAST: JESSICA MCINTYRE, JAN STAPELFELDT, XENIA ASSENZA
Washington State Premiere
A story about how everything we love, everything we learn, everything we build, everything we fear, will one day be gone.

2. Buttercup
USA | 12 MIN | DIRECTOR: MEGAN BROTHERTON | CAST: MEGAN BROTHERTON, ELIZABETH BOUGHTON
As Maggie struggles with her mother’s death a surprise visitor helps her find joy again.

3. AFTER LIFE
NEW ZEALAND | 15 MIN | DIRECTOR: PRISCA BOUCHET, NICK MAYOW
West Coast Premiere
After Life explores the unique, enigmatic institution of a New Zealand funeral home, following the men and women who work with the dead and the delicate ritual of the body’s preparation for its final journey.

4. The Silence
ITALY/FRANCE | 15 MIN | DIRECTORS: ALI ASGARI, FARNOOSH SAMADI
Washington State Premiere
Fatma and her mother are Kurdish refugees in Italy. On their visit to the doctor, Fatma has to translate what the doctor tells to her mother but she keeps silent.

5. Whoever Was Using This Bed
USA | 20 MIN | DIRECTOR: ANDREW KOTATKO | CAST: JEAN-MARC BARR, RADHA MITCHELL, JANE BIRKIN
Washington State Premiere
A married couple is woken in the dead of night by a mysterious phone call. Unable to sleep, they are drawn into an unsettling examination of their fears and desires. Based on a story by Raymond Carver (Birdman).

6. Past The Second Stage
AUSTRALIA | 5 MIN | DIRECTOR PETER CAMILLERI, SAMUEL HUNTER | CAST: SAMUEL HUNTER
West Coast Premiere
When a man is locked out of his dead brother’s laptop while looking for a funeral picture, his only chance is to gain access is to pass his security questions.

7. THE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER
SWITZERLAND | 5 MIN | DIRECTOR: JADWIGA KOWALSKA
US Premiere
A man on a bridge, separated from the love of his life. Wanting to be with her one last time, he decides to go and seek her in the hereafter.

8. Lifeline
USA | 18 MIN | DIRECTOR: ADAM HARUM
Washington State Premiere
When Robert learns he will die on Friday morning, he must navigate the final days of his trivial life in a world where death is an industry and companionship can be bought. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.

9. GOLDFISH
GERMANY | 29 MIN | DIRECTOR: FACUNDO V. SCALERANDI
Washington State Premiere
When Gertrud, the beloved mother of twins Agnes and Otto suddenly dies, their father August is unable to accept it and tells the kids she is actually on vacation.


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