12/9/2024 (Thu) 8:00pm – Broadway Cinematheque (BC)
15/9/2024 (Sun) 3:25pm – PALACE ifc (IFC)
1. Seahorse Parents *
Director : Miriam Guttmann
Netherlands / 2023 / 10 mins / Documentary
In Dutch and English with English subtitles
Synopsis
There is only one male species on Earth that can get pregnant. In the short documentary, four (soon to be) transgender parents share their personal stories of what carrying their future children as transgender males has been like.
2. The ABCs of Book Banning **
Director : Sheila Nevins
Co-directors : Naz Habtezghi, Trish Adlesic
USA / 2023 / 27 mins / Documentary
In English with English subtitles
* 2024 Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary Short
Synopsis
In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labelled as banned, restricted, or challenged, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right – LGBTQ+ issues, Black History, and women’s empowerment – impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, this documentary reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
3. Leo **
Director : Fernando Reinaldos
Spain / 2023 / 14 mins / Drama
In English with English subtitles
Synopsis
On their last day together before he moves to Los Angeles for college, Leo and Kai hide in the sports centre where they have always played basketball. What starts as a prank ends with Leo confessing his feelings for his best friend Kai.
4. Queen Size *
Director : Avril Besson
France / 2023 / 19 mins / Comedy
In French with English subtitles
Synopsis
This morning, Marina has an appointment with Charlie to sell her a mattress. This evening, she will cancel her plane for Reunion. But they do not know that yet.
5. Skin **
Director : Leo Behrens
USA / 2023 / 7 mins / Experimental
In English with English subtitles
Synopsis
With the help of her inner manifestation, the ice man, she sheds her old skin and embraces her true identity.
Running Time: 77 mins
* Hong Kong Premiere
** Asia Premiere
*** International Premiere