French films at New York Shorts International Film Festival
Program 3
FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 6:00PM
Booksmart
France / Drama / 3 mins
Director/Writer: Côme Ferré
Producer: Claude Fayolle
Cast: Liam Biermans
Since he wants to know everything about everything, this 8 years old boy spend all of his time reading books.
But there are things no book can explain…
Program 7
SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 4:00PM
Angels
France / Drama / 6 mins
Director/Writer: Jasmine Bissete
Producer: Joshua Chun, Maya Hartleben, Sarah Moustakim
Cast: Emie Obry, Lana Obry, Claudia Marie DiGiambattista
1968, Tehran, Iran. When French-Iranian student Niloufar, 10, learns that President Georges Pompidou will visit her school, she devises her own way to make an impression.
Program 19
MONDAY OCTOBER 24, 8:00PM
Exit
France / Drama / 5 mins
Director/Writer: Oriana Ng
Producer: Oriana Ng, Lana Bolycheva
Cast: Federico Rodriguez, Soraya Broukhim, David Gelles
A dangerous encounter in an elevator challenges gender roles in a couple’s relationship.