Brasileirinho - Grandes Encontros do Choro (2005)

The Cat

So-yeon suffers from claustrophobia and inherits a Persian cat when its owner dies. She begins having nightmares and people around her begin dying as she searches for the truth.

Two Plus Fours

This short subject was done by Paul Whiteman's Rhythm boys shortly after they finished The King of Jazz where lead singer Bing Crosby made his motion picture debut. Shortly afterwards the trio broke up and Bing went solo and the rest was history. When a well-liked tailor is about to lose his story his daughter and a young singing group try to save it.

Om Jai Jagdish Hare

Ram and Sita had always shared a deep bond over their love for music and devotion. One day, their close friend Shiva invited them for a casual gathering. Over cups of tea and lively conversations, Shiva suggested, "Why don't we create a music video dedicated to the hymn Om Jai Jagdish Hare? It could be a beautiful tribute to Lord Ganesh and other Hindu gods." Inspired by the idea, Ram and Sita immediately agreed. They reached out to their other friends-Laxmi, Vishnu, and Ganesh-for help. Together, they worked tirelessly, blending their talents in music, direction, and production. They chose serene temple locations and vibrant cultural elements to bring the video to life, ensuring it conveyed the essence of devotion and harmony. When the video was finally completed, it was a masterpiece of devotion and creativity. As they watched the final cut together, Ram smiled and said, "This video isn't just about the gods; it's about faith, friendship, and trusting in goodness.

Sanctuary

Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As Asami and Houjou work through the linked worlds of politics and crime in modern Japan, they don't hesitate to do anything necessary to secure their own positions and stay true to their vow. Loyal to no one else, they find their friendship increasingly tested as they rise in their chosen fields.

Il nostro Natale

Vigilia di Natale a New York, nel 1993, il grande albero decorato del Rockfeller Center, ultimi acquisti, trionfi di giocattoli. Pare una famiglia serena e più che benestante quella che si prepara a celebrare le feste. Ma il padre e la madre, belli e giovani, eleganti, lei portoricana, lui dominicano, la sera devono uscire. Per andare al lavoro. Che è il taglio, la confezione, lo spaccio di eroina.

Guru Chela

Guru Chela is a heartfelt short film celebrating the timeless bond between a teacher Guru and student Chela. The story revolves around a young Chela who invites his Guru to attend his Bratabandha ceremony, a significant event in Nepalese culture marking a boy's transition into adulthood and spiritual maturity. The ceremony takes place at the Southall Temple in the United Kingdom, bringing together tradition and diaspora life. The Bratabandha combines choodakarma tonsure and Upanayana samskara, symbolizing a promise vrata and a sacred bond bandhana. It is a moment of reflection on cultural identity and spiritual growth. As the Guru blesses the Chela during the rituals, the film delves into their profound relationship. The Guru, representing the source of wisdom and guidance, imparts teachings on life and spirituality, while the Chela demonstrates respect and gratitude for his mentor's influence.

20 Funerals

After a fellow Officer's funeral, 4 Cops decide that the only way to get rid of the criminal element is to stop arresting the criminals, and start burying them.

The Punch and Judy Man

Walter Pinner is the titular Punch And Judy Man plying his trade in the seaside town of Piltdown. Unhappily married to his social climbing wife, who gets him to perform at the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the town in front of all the local dignitaries, his hatred of snobbery comes to a hilarious head.

Enjoy Yourself

Tony Moretti takes some time off from work to relax at home and hopes to pop the big question to his long time girlfriend. But when his younger brother Andrew comes home from college he brings with him a constant party. Tony goes from asking the question to having to answer one: grow up and take the next step or sit back and enjoy himself.

The Trade

Farnick has been sent to execute a traitor of the cult-like organisation, "The Trade". However while in pursuit of this double-crosser, the hint of a larger truth becomes apparent and Farnick is left in the dark.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Theatre

After spending most of the day trying to write but getting nowhere, a writer suffering with writer's block decides to take a much needed break. WINNER - OUTSTANDING SCREEN STORY, OUTSTANDING PRODUCING - ZedFest 2018 WINNER - BEST HUMOR - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2018 NOMINEE - BEST SHORT, BEST MUSIC, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Independent Horror Movie Awards 2018 NOMINEE - BEST MUSIC , BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS - FANtastic Horror Film Festival 2019

Try to Remember

A man and a woman, despite hardly met before, they have been suffering the same dream and the same deja vu. A magnetic force leads them to Andong, the historic elegant city, and they find the anonymous woman’s 450 year-old letter in a museum. A fantastic melodrama about love transcending time and space.

Pippo e il dormire

Pippo soffre di insonnia e prova a dormire imitando vari animali: una rana, un cane, uno struzzo, una talpa, un orso e addirittura un gufo, mentre tende ad addormentarsi al di fuori del letto, anche sul posto di lavoro, viene per questo mandato a casa dal datore di lavoro. Durante il tragitto fino a casa Pippo dorme ma non appena entra nel letto si risveglia improvvisamente e gli vengono una serie di incubi. Uno scienziato fa visita a Pippo e dopo aver sperimentato alcuni macchinari che solitamente adotta per risolvere il problema del sonno, riesce a fargli prendere sonno colpendogli la testa con un gigantesco martello.

Re-Cycling

This direct-to-draw animated film on 35 mm film features the imagery of 10 European directors in a collective project. Each produced 1 minute of animation on film, drawing directly onto it in his or her own style.

A Black Morning

A man wakes up one day to find things are not as they should be.

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