Screening #6 – Worries: The Lingering Embrace of Anxiety
Regal South Beach
1120 Lincoln Rd Mall, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Sunday, November 19th / 2:00 PM
These screenings encapsulate films that courageously delve into the intricate landscape of human apprehensions. These films artfully navigate the labyrinth of anxious thoughts and emotions that often haunt individuals. With poignant narratives “Worries” unveils the internal battles, paralyzing uncertainties, and emotional vulnerability that come with anxiety. Through evocative storytelling, these films offer a window into the minds of those grappling with their fears, shedding light on the isolating nature of worry and the profound impact it has on one’s life. “Worries” films not only create a platform for empathy and understanding but also highlight the struggle and point out the strength that can emerge from confronting and overcoming the grip of anxiety. By unmasking the unspoken struggles, “Worries” invites audiences to reflect on their own anxieties, fostering a deeper dialogue about mental health and the universal human experience of navigating the persistent embrace of worry.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Dir. By Paco Sepúlveda – Narrative – 020:00 Min – Spain
Set in Spain two weeks right after the alarm state began due to covid-19, Mercedes, an 80-year-old woman, continues to live confined, alone in her home. One night, she has an accident slipping in the shower. Despite all her efforts to try and reach her family asking for help, they in turn will have a tough time trying to help her soon enough.
Dir. By Riley Donigan – Narrative – 15:13 Min – USA
A seasoned funeral director (Michael Countryman) is faced with his own mortality when he must prepare a funeral for a man who looks exactly like him. As he hurtles towards his impending demise, he attempts to reconcile his relationship with his estranged daughter (Maria Dizzia) before it is too late.
Dir. By Sean Cartwright – Music Video – 02:55 Min – USA
Upside is a modern fairytale showcasing a dystopian world ruled by women who hunt men for pleasure and force them to fight & perform against each other for survival. The film is a commentary on consumerism, ownership, and lusting after one’s desires.
Dir. By Nemanja Mladenovic – Narrative – 13:00 Min – Serbia
Filmmaker Alexander is having trouble writing a screenplay for a short film due to an upcoming deadline for his master’s program application. His anxiety and frustration about not being able to write a suitable story, combined with self-doubt and fear of failure, are intensifying his inner conflicts.
Dir. By Arlen Aguayo Stewart – Narrative – 07:30 Min – Canada
Gustavo Bruin, AKA Chicho, is a tightly wound bundle of enthusiasm, perfectionism, and gay panic. A mundane pimple on the day of his University grad photos hurls him down a chaotic spiral of hallucinations that triggers an identity crisis. CHICHO is a surreal, experimental short film that depicts the impact of the Venezuelan crisis on its diaspora, where displacement, survivor’s guilt, and religious surveillance collide.
Dir. By Joshua Gollish – Narrative – 03:10 Min – USA
An Axe To Grind is a modern interpretation of Hamlet, Act III, Scene I where Hamlet enters, speaking thoughtfully and agonizingly to himself about whether to commit suicide to end the pain of experience. In our version, we have Hamlet played by an elder craftsman in his workshop— relevant and resonant with our modern age.
Dir. By Carrie Ann Quinn – Narrative – 15:00 Min – USA
The lines between life and death become blurred for John as he takes the risk to live forever.
Dir. By Rony A. Abovitz – Animation – 09:30 Min – USA
The surreal experiences of Yellow Dove in his bunker within the world of Hour Blue.