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Glasgow Short Film Festival · 2017

Glasgow Short Film Festival 2017

Tenth Anniversary Shorts

Programme

9 films · 4 reviews

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The Accordion

Review preview for The Accordion

For all its import this feels like stereotypical Iranian cinema.

Andrew Robertson · 2 out of 5
When their accordion is confiscated, two children contemplate the meaning or acceptance, resistance and meaningful political struggle.

(Country: Iran; Year: 2010; Director: Jafar Panahi; Writer: Jafar Panahi; Stars: Kambiz Bahrami, Khadije Bahrami)

Choreomania

An outbreak of hysterical dancing takes place in Glasgow.

(Country: UK; Year: 2009; Director: Louis Paxton)

The Control Master

Review preview for The Control Master

An amusing confection, though it doesn't quite catch.

Andrew Robertson · 3 out of 5
What happens when a powerful device falls into the hands of scientist-turned-villain Doctor Moire?

(Country: UK; Year: 2008; Director: Run Wrake) , Official site

Gates Of Life (Häivähdys Elämää)

The actions of strangers reveal a hidden story.

(Country: Finland; Year: 2012; Director: Hannes Vartiainen, Pekka Veikkolainen; Writer: Hannes Vartiainen, Pekka Veikkolainen)

How To Abandon Ship

Review preview for How To Abandon Ship

Its realism isn't textural or technical, but emotional.

Andrew Robertson · 5 out of 5
An anatomy of a failed relationship, with puppets.

(Country: US; Year: 2013; Director: Robin McKay; Writer: Robin McKay; Stars: Nate Diekman, Brittany Hubbard, Michael Sanchez)

Las Palmas

A smoking, drinking, all-action baby trashes a holiday resort.

(Country: Sweden; Year: 2011; Director: Johannes Nyholm; Writer: Johannes Nyholm)

Onni

A portrait of everyday life with depression.

(Country: Finland; Year: 2014; Director: Sanna Liljander)

The Saddest Boy In The World

Timothy Higgins is the saddest boy in the world. Friendlessness, suburban complacency and prescription drugs have conspired against him to make this his worst year yet.

(Country: Canada; Year: 2006; Director: Jamie Travis)

Symphony No 42

Review preview for Symphony No 42

There is some charming original music by Flóra Lili Matisz.

Andrew Robertson · 4 out of 5
A series of short, surreal scenes exploring the relationship between humans and nature.

(Country: Hungary; Year: 2014; Director: Reka Bucsi; Writer: Reka Bucsi)