Zottken

Narrative Shorts: Drama 2

125 minutes 7 Films

Stories from around the globe, including the Netherlands, Romania, and China, both demonstrate our common traits and feature universal themes.
In this program
3:35 to Boston

3:35 to Boston

Directed by
Kay Barnes
U.S.
2021
9 minutes
English
A military wife breaks down when she realizes the life she had originally planned for herself may not be possible.
Back to Zotteken

Back to Zotteken Waes

Directed by
Lobke de Boer
Belgium
Netherlands
2020
20 minutes
Dutch
Mathis returns to his native village to collect an early inheritance from his dying father, an infamous criminal, but there's one condition.
the big Green

The Big Green

Directed by
Massoni Laurenzo
France
2021
18 minutes
French
When Jeanne's last cutting tree site is destroyed by environmental activists, she has to rely on their kindness when she becomes stuck in a tree.
I know my Potential

I Know My Potential

Directed by
Ivasca Emy-Mirel
Romania
2021
14 minutes
Romanian
A high-school student wants to participate at National Math Olympiad.
Love you want Exists

The Love You Want Exists

Directed by
Zanah Thirus
U.S.
2021
24 minutes
English
A feminist couple plans a commitment ceremony free from patriarchal traditions.
Origami

Origami

Directed by
Marjan Hashemi
Iran
2020
14 minutes
Persian
Soodeh develops feelings for a classmate but is coerced into a relationship with a school coach who threatens to expose the forbidden feelings.
Shimmer summer

Shimmer Summer

Directed by
Tong Mao
China
2021
26 minutes
Chinese
Ou Yuan hopes that his new friend can join him to watch the once-in-a-decade total solar eclipse.