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New Irish Shorts Program 2
The Somerville Theater
Somerville, MA
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New Irish Shorts Program 2
Theater 5

Collaboration Horizontale -  Director Ciaran Cassidy (2010)  14 mins
A famous photograph taken by Robert Capa, of the Liberation Day in a small town in France shows locals celebrating victory over the Germans...or does it? A woman with a shaved head at the centre of the photograph triggers a 65-year-old mystery

A Pedigree Performance  Director Sarah McCann   (2010)  7 mins
A short light-hearted documentary on a typical show-day for a Charolais breeder.

Hold on Tight  - Director Anna Rodgers  (2011) 13 mins
                                                           Co-presentation with Boston LGBT Film Festival.
Holding hands or kissing in public isn't for everyone. When it comes to same sex relationships, showing your love outside of the home is sometimes a complicated personal choice. This short documentary moves between the public and private spaces in which lesbian and gay couples live, and explores small gestures of human connectedness. These gentle interactions not only carry a huge personal significance, but also the potent power to create social change. Yet, for most people, being affectionate beyond the hall door isn't intended as a political statement - it's an expression of love.

Johnny Boy  Director Laura Way (2011)  7 mins
As she gradually slips away, Johnny lovingly reassures his wife on her deathbed. Determined to reveal the burden that she has been carrying for their thirty five year marriage, Nell confesses a secret which opens a door to Jonny's past bringing her life, and his, round full circle.

We, the Masses  Director Eoghan Kidney (2011)  13 mins
A short animated film based on the artwork of Robyn O'Neil. The film was conceived of at Werner Herzog's Rogue Film School and funded by the Frameworks scheme with the support of the Irish Film Board, RTE and The Arts Council of Ireland.

The Boy Who Lived in the Bubble  Director Kealan O'Rourke   (2011)  8 mins
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.

23 Degrees Five Minutes  Director Darragh O'Connell (2011)  10 mins
An old explorer close to freezing in the Arctic re-lives the events that brought him there in the first place. He recalls his student days at Trinity College in Dublin when he studied under the enigmatic Professor Orit, the professor who was driven to madness by his obsessive pursuit of the unified theory. Convinced that the answer somehow lay in the relationship between the numbers two, three and five, Professor Orit's obsession started the journey which has led his former student to the top of the world.

Origin  Director James Stacey    (2011)  6 mins
A young man is on the brink of emigrationbut as he races through the streets of Dublin he comes to realize the spirit he is leaving behind.

Optimism - Director Zack Toth  USA        (2011)  6 mins  Premiere
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Location

The Somerville Theater (View)
55 Davis Square
Somerville, MA 02144-2908
United States

Categories

Film > Festivals
Film > Movies
Film > Premiers
Film

Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

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