Screening #1 – Tales of Defiance
Screening #1 – Tales of Defiance
O Cinema
1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Friday, November 14th / 8:00 PM
Tales of Defiance gathers stories of characters who dare to resist—whether against injustice, fate, or the quiet pressures of everyday life. These shorts capture acts of courage both loud and subtle, revealing how defiance can be an act of survival, a spark of change, or a simple refusal to surrender.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Dir. By Gokhan Bulut – Narrative – 11:58 Min – Turkey
Kaan and his two cousins accidentally capsize a boat in the resort town. They swim away in a hurry to avoid the owner but eventually get caught. The man asks the children to bring their fathers along so they can discuss a plan to repair the boat.
Dir. By Mecky Creus and Adrienne Hall – Documentary – 17:05 Min – USA
A vivid exploration of Cuban American artist Edel Rodriguez’s journey from his early life in Cuba to acclaim in the United States. Rodriguez’s time in Cuba and immigration has influenced iconic artwork and now his political courage in depicting the 45th president.
Dir. By Salih Ortaçay – Narrative – 19:59 Min – Turkey
Emrah, who works as a receptionist in the night shift of a boutique hotel, is constantly monitored by his boss Adem through security cameras and this surveillance becomes increasingly irritating.
Dir. By Tom Van Avermaet – Narrative – 29:56 Min – Belgium, Croatia
In a bustling city, Paula, a lonely street artist, performs daily beside Agatha, a stone sculpture she secretly loves. One day, Agatha is replaced by a modern piece, prompting a desperate search.
Dir. By Tom Brown – Narrative – 18:00 Min – USA
In 1976, two rising film producers celebrate the success of their Cold War spy thriller but panic when their elusive screenwriter disappears. They soon discover the script reveals Top Secret information, putting their careers and lives in danger.
Dir. By Constanza Majluf– Narrative – 19:00 Min – Chile
Seven-year-old Manuela dreams of winning the “best folkloric dress” contest in the commemoration of Independence Day at her school. Meanwhile, her brother Gabo (16) takes the risk of protesting in the streets for the plebiscite that will put an end to the dictatorship of Chile in 1988.