Our final voyage through some of the best short films of the past two years, takes us to Canada, Iran, Portugal, Sweden and Ireland. We end on a high with the new film by a legendary English filmmaker. His film ‘Being John Smith‘ is as replete with invention, humour and political vigour as when he started making films over fifty years ago.
My Endless Eclipse
Bijan Aarabi / Canada, Iran / 2024 / 14 mins
She has hidden her identity all her life. To escape a forced marriage, she is forced to flee her country.
Amarelo Banana
Alexandre Sousa / Portugal / 2025 / 12 mins
After another night of insomnia, a man comes across a strange community living in his building and discovers the elaborate illusion they have created.
The New Policy Regarding Homeless Asylum Seekers
Lottie Graham, Dennis Harvey / Sweden / 14 mins
Dubin, June 2024: thousands of men seeking asylum in Ireland are homeless. Olivia and her group of volunteers are trying to find safe locations where the men can sleep each night.
Directions To The Other Side Of The World
Derrick Belcham / Ireland / 2025 / 12 mins
A woman explores the far reaches of rural Ireland in an attempt to make peace with the darker aspect of her spirit.
Being John Smith
John Smith / England / 2025 / 26 mins
John Smith reflects on life, career, mortality, and legacy through minimalist text, images, and voice, contemplating his generic name’s significance.
