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Short film winners with political sting

NORWEGIAN SHORT MOVIE: Many of the films at this year's digital short film festival in Grimstad dealt with current political themes.
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Luxury for the masses

LOTS OF TOURISM: This map documentary depicts the life of an "all inclusive" cruise ship and is a humorous and poignant commentary on the mass consumption of our time.
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Burlesque and carnivorous satire

SUNDANCE CURRENT SHORT MOVIE: The short Norwegian animated film Farse is a grotesque, unrestrained and entertaining satire of the modern day decadence and decadence.
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Big brother hears your music

HIPHOP-EXAMINATION: The rappers in the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing are characterized by government censorship.
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Short films, small questions?

SHORT MOVIE FESTIVAL IN GRIMSTAD: The clearest trend in Norwegian short films is the spotlight on interpersonal relationships. Does that necessarily make them apolitical?
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Slive kick about power play in intimate relationships

WORLD PREMIERE: For the first time in 16 years, a Norwegian short film has been selected for the critique week in Cannes.
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A different religious history lesson

ANIMATED MUSIC: The filmmaker behind Sita Sings the Blues has once again created an animated musical full of catchy music and feminist criticism – which, like its predecessor, is available online for free.
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Sparkling new talents in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Film Festival introduces fresh talent and new voices during this year's festival, while reflecting the cultural diversity Edinburgh has to offer. 
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Tribute to the otherness

Among many outstanding works at this year's Melbourne Film Festival were two short films that distinguished themselves with their courageous, empathetic and clear attitude to LHBTI rights.
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A young look at history

Despite Slovakian dominance in the recent Plzen festival, two Czech newcomers stood out.
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The art of seeing

The international short film festival in Oberhausen was organized for 64. this year. The festival is now at the forefront of its field, with innovative, experimental and artistic films on the program.
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Female contrasts at the Berlin 

The thought-provoking reality of Javisha Patel's short film Circle contrasts sharply with the life of cotton-picking Alabama, as depicted in Maris Curran's short film While I Yet Live. 
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Day and night in Ukraine: two brief discoveries

Two of the most distinctive and notable premieres in Rotterdam concerned Ukraine. One is played in very different environments, both pastoral, neutral and urban, while the other is conducted urban.
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Short Film Festival Celebrates 40 Anniversary

The short film festival in Clermont-Ferrand is the world's largest of its kind, and celebrated its 40 anniversary in February. Through 8 packed days, over 500 films were shown on 12 different arenas.
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