The Last Day of Patriarchy explores the moral dilemmas of granting a dying man’s wishes

Jakub brings his girlfriend to meet his grandfather, the family patriarch who is now lying on his deathbed. However he confronts her with a startling request. Should all men’s dying wishes be granted? Olmo Omerzu, is a writer and director from Ljubljana, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). After graduating from FAMU, one of the oldest and best…

Leylak: A moving and beautiful tribute to every COVID-19 victim

Directors Scott Aharoni and Dennis Latos Saying that the last year and a half have been a dark and rough period would an incredible understatement. COVID-19 took the world by a storm, and sadly, we’re still in its grip. Many people had to say goodbye to loved ones and many nurses, doctors and keyworkers kept…

Moloka’i Bound: Don’t judge a book by its cover

We all carry personal baggage with us. Baggage that consists of decision which we didn’t make, which we would love to re-do and which we would make again next time we face the same problem. No matter how much we want to change our history, it’s just not possible. However, sadly, our history and our…

The Present: The powerful truth told by a splendid short movie

Whether it’s buying a Christmas gift, a birthday present or a wedding anniversary gift, you always want to treat that special someone with the perfect present. Whatever that will be, you will probably find it. Not only because you can order almost everything online, but also because there’s probably a shop nearby you can buy…

Da Yie: A dangerous road trip in search of affection

When being you, you’re living a very free and innocent life. Playing with friends, not having to think about the future and seeing the good in everyone. Sadly, sometimes that naivety is being preyed upon, especially the one from children who haven’t the most luxurious or loving family life. That’s something we as a society…

Timo’s Winter: A young boy goes on an emotional rollercoaster

We’re heading towards the winter, and that’s always such a depressing moment. The days get shorter, the weather darker and apart from celebrating Christmas and New Year, there’s not much happening. Luckily, we have a family that gets us through those sombre times. Sadly, not everyone is that luckily, and certainly not the young Timo….

Lost Kings: A wonderful one-person performance by Dash Melrose

Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Many snacks in between. Yep, many of us are lucky enough to have plenty of food on the table. Sadly, not everyone is in that position. We’re remarkably reminded of that thanks to writer/director Brian Lawes (“Tempo”, “Home Again”) and his latest “Lost Kings”. This short movie is about Zuri (Dash Melrose),…