Indie Shorts Awards Cannes

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A Friend of Dorothy

Lee Knight
Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy’s daily routine of pills, prunes and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.
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Paris 70

Dani Feixas Roka
Jan must take care of his mother, who is ill with Alzheimer’s disease. He has no experience as a caregiver, but he will have to overcome challenges and seeks the best way to make his mother feel better. It’s a story of family love, realistic and moving. A tribute to caregivers and Alzheimer’s patients that has transcended into the social sphere.

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Sunkiss

Antonio de la Rita
Rocío (29) returns to her childhood home with her 10-year-old daughter, Candela, after enduring a period of economic and personal turmoil. Seeking refuge and a fresh start, she views the visit as an escape to pick herself up. Over the course of a weekend spent with her mother, Carmen (52), Rocío makes a surprising decision that will shape her future.
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In the Shadow of the Cypress

Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani
A former captain, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, lives with his daughter in a humble house located by the sea. Together, they live an isolated life and have to confront the challenges of a harsh life.
Despite the captain’s deep desire to be a devoted and caring father, he finds himself unable to fulfill his role and connect with his daughter in the way that he longs to.
One morning

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Enjoy one of the best film and short film festivals taking place in Cannes. Indie short film brings you a unique and exciting event where you will enjoy the best selection of short films worldwide in its different categories

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