SHORT FILMS 2024
WASHDAY
➤ Fri, November 15, 2024, 7:30 pm, Lucerna cinema
New Zealand 2021, drama, 14 min.
Director: Kath Akuhata-Brown
Cast: Te Kohe Tuhaka, Bayleigh Tuhaka
A year after the passing of her mother, eight-year-old Hine and her father Whai, still grieve. One morning the water stops flowing into the house so while her father fixes it, Hine does the washing at the river. While there she devises a plan to wash away her father’s sadness forever. Washday is inspired by an ancient Māori story of the wind and the power of a child’s love.
THE CHOICE TO LOVE
➤ Sat, November 16, 2024, 3 pm, Lucerna cinema
Australia 2023, drama, 12 min.
Director: Anna Dvorak
Cast: Meagan Caratti, Diana McLean, Gennie Nevinson
An Australian high school teacher is offered a promotion at work while caring for her elderly Czech mother. She must decide whether she will pursue further doing what she loves or remain looking after the one she loves.
PERIANAYAKI
➤ Sat, November 16, 2024, 6 pm, Lucerna cinema
New Zealand 2022, drama, 11 min.
Director: Bala Murali Shingade
Cast: Jeyagowri Sivakumaran
A recent Sri Lankan immigrant begins another day at her job stacking shelves at the local supermarket. But today, on her wedding anniversary, she is forced to reconcile with the difficult realities of her life.
MAUNGA CASSINO
➤ Mon, November 18, 2024, 7 pm, Lucerna cinema
New Zealand 2023, drama, 16 min.
Director: Paolo Rotondo
Cast: Te Kohe Tuhaka, Paolo Rotondo
Italy, World War 2. In the shadow of Monte Cassino Monastery, a Māori soldier finds himself trapped in a barn with an Italian deserter. Neither speaks the other’s language, yet they both share a common understanding of each other’s plight.
HATCHBACK
➤ Tue, November 19, 2024, 7 pm, Edison Filmhub
Australia 2022, Comedy, 12 min.
Director: Riley Sugars
Cast: Stephen Curry, Jackson Tozer, Andrew Godson
Vince has a body to get rid of, but when he enlists the help of his dim witted brother-in-law Ted, things don’t quite go to plan.
ASHES
➤ Wed, November 20, 2024, 7 pm, Edison Filmhub
Australia 2024, drama, 13 min.
Režie: Georgina Haig
Hrají: Cast: Georgina Haig, Michael Caton, Michala Banas
Feeling empty and sad after the loss of her beloved dad James, Frances misses the appointment to pick up his ashes. Can James rectify his daughter’s habitual lateness, even after he’s gone?