WHAT MAKES US [Shorts Programme]

• Directed by Various
• Starring Various
• Presented with the 67th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express
• 2023 | 92mins | UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland |

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"These human stories weave life, death, and rebirth into a life-affirming programme that will make you laugh and cry, then laugh some more."

FILMS IN THE PROGRAMME:

BLOOD

Against the backdrop of a Tamil coming-of-age ceremony where fertility is celebrated, Shanti struggles to keep her secret hidden.

Director-Screenwriter - Vathana Suganya Suppiah

UK-Australia - 2023 - 10min

AREA BOY

Eli, a young teenager torn between two worlds, tries to balance fitting in with finding his true identity after he moves to a provincial town.

Director-Screenwriter - Iggy London

UK - 2023 - 19min

MOTHER OF MINE

David's wife suddenly passes away. What follows is a quiet meditation on the family home being changed forever.

Director-Screenwriter - Jesse Lewis Reece

UK - 2023 - 13min

MAKING BABIES

A young couple decides they want to get pregnant – can they withstand the challenges of baby-making through the resilience of love?

Director-Screenwriter: Eric K. Boulianne

Canada - 2023 - 20min

French Language with English Subtitles

SOUND & COLOUR

Having to return home after her attempted suicide, Hannah must face her dysfunctional and emotionally repressed family.

Director: Emma Foley

Ireland - 2023 - 14min

GORKA

French exchange student Gorka's UK stay takes an unexpected turn when he accompanies a British family on a poignant journey.

Director, Screenwriter: Joe Weiland

UK - 2023 - 18min