There used to be two things that were certain in life, death and taxes, luckily the government narrowed that down to just one for us. This selection of films explore the deeper meanings of existence, and are connected by their lust, or occasionally contempt, for life.

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Uneventful

Dir. Fahdi Kanavati

Silly, dark and brutal, Uneventful is a super-short comedy about a woman’s “Uneventful” weekend.

The Fantastic Love of Beeboy & Flowergirl

Dir.  Clemens Roth

Peter is being followed by Killerbees, Elsa collects exotic flowers. To be together, they have to overcome their fantasies. But what if love itself is nothing but fantasy?

The Place of My Birth

Dir. Matt Harris-Freeth

Anthony has an implant embedded in his neck to stop the bad memories of a tragic accident. But when the implant stops working, he is confronted with his anger.

Baby Bird

Dir. Richard Gosling

Baby Bird tells the tale of eight-year old Arthur and his attempt to nurture the abandoned bird egg he has discovered. The film combines live action with animation sequences, showing Arthur’s fantasies for the lives of the birds and depicting his anxieties and need for redemption.

Reborn

Dir. Andrew Margetson

A portrait of a dancer. Lauren Cuthbertson, principal dancer at UK’s Royal Ballet, reveals the brutal reality of being a top ballerina and performs a mesmerising piece of choreography.

The Long Shot

Dir. Karen Turner

At the age of twenty two, James Bevis suffered horrific injuries in a road accident. His family, waiting at the hospital, were told to prepare for the worst… no one believed James would survive. Told by medical experts he would never ride a bike again, he regularly straps himself to a mountain bike and rides across Dartmoor. This is his story.

Black Balloon

Dir. Shachar Gal

Yamit and Sol wake up in an abandoned building bound tight to chairs. Someone has organized a cruel and surreal birthday party—and they are the guests-of-honor. The bullies of the class find themselves as the victims for the first time, and they know why they deserve it.

Eliana

Dir. Leon Ockenden

She’s in pain – can he help?

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