In film history, the home has always been a fertile ground for directors to explore the strength of human relationships. This year IndieLisboa’s programme is filled with examples of (un)happy families.
Isabella (International Competition Shorts 7)
April 27th (Wednesday), 21h45, Culturgest
April 30th (Saturday), 19h15, Culturgest
Portrait of a grandmother of one of the directors: the woman suffers from a mental disease and is imprisoned in a childhood memory.
Flotel Europa (International Competition)
April 26th (Tuesday), 19h00, Culturgest
April 28th (Thursday), 18h00, Cinema Ideal
In 1992 the refugees of the Bosnia war were placed in a gigantic boat for two years until the situation was stabilised. The director was 12 years old at that time and recalls the stay with his family in Flotel Europe.
Small Talk (International Competition Shorts 9)
April 28th (Thursday), 21h45, Culturgest
April 30th (Saturday), 21h30, Culturgest
Norwegian black humour is very uncomfortable: the disease and death of a member of the family between small talk over new curtains.
Centaur (International Competition Shorts 10)
April 29 (Friday), 19.00, Culturgest
May 1 (Sunday), 16.30, Culturgest
Vlado is paraplegic and constantly assisted by his wife, who dedicates all her affection to him, but this dependency is humiliating and it seems that there is no way out.
Evolution (Mouth of Madness)
April 30th (Saturday), 22h15, Cinema Ideal
Nicholas, ten years old, lives with his mother on a remote island where just women and small boys like him live. He suspects that his mother is lying and does not understand the treatments that the other boys are being subjected to.
Le Fils de Joseph(Silvestre)
April 27th (Wednesday), 19h00, Cinema São Jorge
April 29th (Friday), 16h30, Cinema São Jorge
Vincent is fifteen years old and lives with his mother, who tells him that he does not have a father. Vincent does not believe her. He cannot believe her. Therefore, he initiates an inquiry on his own.
James White (International Competition)
April 29th (Friday), 21h30, Culturgest
April 30th (Saturday), 21h45, Cinema São Jorge
A young man, in the frenzy of New York City, between alcohol, drugs, sex, and a difficult and self-destructive temperament. All of this precisely when his mother needs him the most.
Jia/The Family (International Competition)
April 24th (Sunday), 14h30, Cinema São Jorge
April 30th (Saturday), 15h00, Museu do Oriente
A couple that has been together for half a century decides to visit their sons that are far away. A contemporary version of the Japanese classic film Tokyo Story by Yasujiro Ozu.
Elle pis son char (Silvestre Shorts 5)
April 25th (Monday), 21h30, Cinema São Jorge
April 30th (Saturday), 16h45, Cinema São Jorge
Lucie confronts the man who abused her during childhood and takes a camera with her. Twelve years later, her son rescues the footage and offers us a cathartic experience.
Le repas dominical (Independent Hero – Vincent Macaigne Shorts 1)
April 30th (Saturday), 14h30, Cinema São Jorge
In one of those terrible Sunday lunches. James hears his family’s advice, but they do not want to hear the answers.
Steekspel/Tricked (Independent Hero – Paul Verhoeven)
April 30th (Saturday), 21h30, Cinemateca Portuguesa – Museu do Cinema
On the 50th birthday of Remco, held by the wife, his life suddenly appears to take the worst path possible when his mistress gets pregnant.
Ilegitim (Silvestre)
April 24th (Sunday), 18h30, Cinema São Jorge
May 1st (Sunday), 16h45, Cinema São Jorge
During a family dinner, four brothers learn of the actives of their father during the Ceausescu regime. The shocking revelation will help discover other truths in the family.