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SaMo INDIE - Opening Night
OPENING NIGHT SHORTS BLOCK 8:00 PM
TOO BAD ANIMATED SHORT | ITALY | 18:06
If you want a continental point of view on our beloved nation, you'd be hard pressed to look past this animated monster from Italy. The film is stark, the vision bleak and the reflection is on us. Close your eyes if you like, but we've painted ourselves an ugly visage abroad. The animation is a ride in itself, keep up if you can, we bet you'll talk about it over coffee.
LOOK AT ME NOW AKA SA SE MIG NU NARRATIVE SHORT | DENMARK | 16:18
To be frank, this movie felt heavy in the beginning, but it settles in smooth. Poignant performances permeate a film that treads delicately along fractious issues and stereotypes. In the end it's careful and still touchingly believable. Let's just say a father's love endures and these actors earned their moments.
GLORIA NARRATIVE SHORT | UNITED STATES | 7:45
A familiar and endearing short, these talented filmmakers pulled it off well enough to sell it to some legitimate children of the 80's. It's almost like we didn't want to smile, but couldn't help ourselves anyway. Bold choices by the performers, it felt like they took risks, but more importantly, it looks like they had fun.
MOUSE-X NARRATIVE SHORT | UNITED KINGDOM | 15:00
This trip down the rabbit hole is about as elegant as a short can be. The set design is a stand-out feature in this tightly woven jigsaw puzzle movie. The lead is compelling, the story a nice bit of fun and the imagination is endless. A better mouse trap indeed!
EL CAMINO REAL NARRATIVE SHORT | UNITED STATES | 13:41
We actually received two films titled "El Camino Real" this year, with both receiving accolades. One in the form of an Honorable Mention and this fun short which is in competition. Easily one of the most imaginative films we have seen here at SaMo Indie, "El Camino Real" is a wonderful exercise in old school filmmaking. Great design, interesting visuals and an engaging form that balances wonderfully in a surrealist package. Experimental filmmaking that takes risks, invites discussion and actually goes somewhere, this one is a real gem.
OPENING NIGHT FEATURE 9:30 PM
ECHOES NARRATIVE FEATURE | UNITED STATES | 93:00
Devilishly handsome, this slow-burn thriller feels like a grown-up just walked into the room. Tight performances from the leads really stand out against the familiar California landscapes. The film has a lot of fun with the genre and they keep things lively in a very natural way. Felt like the perfect fit to open our second affair.
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LocationSanta Monica Playhouse (View)
1211 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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