Desperado Marvelous-Mix 2020

IN THIS PROGRAM:

October 19 – 25, 2020 / BUY TICKETS

Like Billy Crystal was MAHVELOUS, our shorts selections for this set are Simply….well, you know, MARVELOUS!

Ayaneh – 14 min

Directed by Nicolas Greinacher

Set in Switzerland, our story follows Ayaneh, a young refugee from Afghanistan. One day at a public swimming pool she meets Anna and instantly feels attracted to her. As the relationship between the two women develops, Ayaneh is confronted with growing resistance from her religious family.

Pete Can’t Play Basketball – 8 min

Directed by Nick Borenstein

In a world where all that matters is basketball, Pete can’t play basketball.

Last Summer with Uncle Ira – 13 min

Directed by Katie Ennis and Gary Jaffe

In the summer of 1991, a closeted teenager’s mother nudges him to reconnect with his uncle, who is dying from HIV/AIDS. His uncle wants to talk about their shared identity before time runs out, but he might not be ready to take that step.

Kapaemahu – 8 min

Directed by Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Kapaemahu reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach – and the legendary transgender spirits within them.

Window Shopping – 7 min

Directed by Russell Kohlmann

A young man with an active imagination and lackluster sex life goes shopping.

About a Short Film – 7 min

Directed by Kevin Yee

Comedian Kevin Yee makes a short film about making a short film.

Immortal – 14 min

Directed by Natalie Metzger and Robert Allaire

A brilliant geneticist is on the verge of a breakthrough that could change humanity, but when her experiment is discovered, she will have to make an impossible choice.

Making Samantha – 10 min

Directed by T Cooper and Allison Glock-Cooper

The documentary follows the music video about the story of one trans woman. It’s also the story of what it means to love and be loved. This significant short is not to be missed.