THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT (2024, dir. Nebojša Slijepčević, Croatia, Bulgaria, France, Slovenia, 13 min, In Croatian with English subtitles / Format: English) In the middle of winter, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces. As they arrest innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 dares to stand up to them. This is the true story of a man who could not remain silent.
ANUJA (2024, dir. Adam J. Graves, India, USA, 22 min. In Hindi with English subtitles / Format: Digital) ANUJA tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.
I'M NOT A ROBOT (2023, dir. Victoria Warmerdam, Netherlands, Belgium, 22 min. In Dutch with English subtitles / Format: Digital) After repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?
A LIEN (2023, dirs. David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz, USA, 14 min. In English / Format: Digital). On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process.
THE LAST RANGER (pictured, 2024, dir. Cindy Lee, South Africa, 28 min. In Xhosa with English subtitles / Format: Digital) When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret.
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The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu