Shorts Night: Best of Roze Filmdagen

Seven short films. An eclectic selection from around the world, curated by Roze Filmdagen: Amsterdam LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

This evening is part of the Queer Movie Night powered by Hivos.

1.   BABA UK 2021, 18 min, Sam Arbor / Adam Ali

A gay Libyan teenager doubts whether to stay or flee his beloved homeland.

2.   MY MOTHER’S GIRLFRIEND India 2021, 14 min, Arun Fulara

A day in the life of two women in love and a son who follows them.

3.   BETWEEN US Japan / Canada 2020, 17 min, Cailleah Scott-Grimes

For trans man Kei, getting to normal can involve a steep climb to a traditional bathhouse.

4.   PAPPO E BUCCO Italy 2021, 15 min, Antonio Losito

After a life of living and working together, it’s time two clowns go the last mile.

5.   THE WINDOW Libanon 2021, 15 min, Sarah Kaskas

A year after Beirut’s port explosion, Basma and Mariam reunite in their old bedroom

6.   WE WILL BECOME BETTER Russia 2021, 6 min, Andzej Gavriss

A rousing call for freedom, expressed in stunning imagery, music and dance.

7.   AS SIMPLE AS THAT Brazil 2021, 19 min, Luciana Bitencourt

When a mother discovers something, her husband reacts in a rather surprising way.

We thank Roze Filmdagen for their partnership.