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Comedy

Humor Me

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Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? by Selma Vilhunen
No Comment by Alexandra Naoum
The Date by Jenni Toivoniemi
The Op Shop by Lee Rogers

Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?
Finland
All hell breaks loose when a family oversleeps on the day they are supposed to be attending a wedding. A comedy featuring disinterested kids, a clueless husband and a wife who has to take care of everything herself — sound familiar? Someday they will be able to laugh about it while we viewers can get immediate gratification. The 2014 Academy Award nominated short was directed and written by Selma Vilhunen. Principal cast: Joanna Haartti, Santtu Karvonen, Ranja Omaheimo and Ella Toivoniemi.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– To read interviews with the filmmaker, go to manhattanshort.com and blogs.indiewire.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

No Comment
France
When an English speaking tourist asks a beautiful young woman for directions in Paris, she reads him the riot act, assuming he’s simply trying to pick her up. Things are rarely quite what they seem. Directed by Alexandra Naoum. Principal cast: Alexandra Naoum, Jonathan Burteaux and Oliver Maltman.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker, go to manhattanshort.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Date
Finland
Tino, a geeky and shy teenager, has to host a date for Diablo, his family’s pedigree stud tomcat. An embarrassing frank mother and her good looking daughter arrive with their prized possession. The animals get down to business in the next room for everyone to hear while their owners make small talk over coffee and cake. It’s an awkward situation for Tino, who tries his best to behave as a young man should. But it is truly mortifying when your pet is so much more experienced with the opposite sex than you are. The film won the Short Film Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance in 2013. Written and directed by Jenni Toivoniemi. Principal cast: Oskari Jousten, Paivi Makinen and Anna Paavilainen.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker on youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Op Shop
Australia
It came in a box. No name. No description. Just a strange donation that three elderly women at a thrift shop were determined to sell for $3.50. But then…and then again… and once more… they slowly unlock its secret. Director Lee Rogers’ film was shot in one day in a total of 120 takes. Principal cast: Janet Foye, Isabel Harkensee, Joy Westmore and Keith Gordon.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the filmmaker’s website at leerogers.com.au.
– Read about the film at if.com.au and graffitiwithpunctuation.net.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker, go to mkeshortfest.blogspot.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch a trailer for Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/58096860

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Drama

Biting the Hand that Feeds

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Match Head by Ian Barnes
Shoplifting by Neil Triffett

Match Head
England
Ten-year-old Meg has burnt down the foster care home that she lived in. As part of her punishment she is ordered to attend counseling sessions in the hope that these will cure her addiction to fire. When ex-arsonist George turns up to show Meg the dire consequences of his obsession, sparks start to fly and the counselor realizes maybe this wasn’t such a good idea. A very dark comedy directed and produced by Ian Barnes. Principal cast: Eve Barnes (the filmmaker’s daughter), Steven Elder and Zahra Browne.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Shoplifting
Australia
Pete is teaching his youngest son the art of shoplifting. However, as the song goes, “the times they are a-changing.” His eldest son takes up internet fraud instead and with the new security panels being introduced in department stores for the first time, Pete suddenly has to fight to keep control of his family, his career and his life. A twisted tale written and directed by Neil Triffett. Principal cast: Gary Samolin, Ivan Bradara and Nathan O-Rourke.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Drama, Suspense

End of the World As We Know It

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Abiogenesis by Richard Mans
Armadingen by Philipp Kassbohrer

Abiogenesis
New Zealand
In this ingenious science fiction short animation, a mysterious mechanical device lands on a desolate world and uses the planet to undergo a startling transformation that has profound implications for an entire galaxy. Directed by Richard Mans.
-To learn more about the film go to abiogenesisfilm.com.
– To watch an interview with the filmmaker visit youtube.com.
-To read an interview with the filmmaker go to liberty3d.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Armadingen
Germany
Walter lives with his wife Helga on an isolated farm in northern Germany. The marriage has grown cold over the years, their love having been long since replaced by routine. One late summer morning, Walter hears on his tractor radio news of an enormous asteroid hurtling towards the earth. All attempts to prevent impact are futile. Mankind will be annihilated in sixteen hours. Suddenly facing his own mortality, Walter finds himself contemplating the love for his wife he had all but forgotten. He decides to hide the news of the end of the world from her. Tormented by his dishonesty, Walter struggles to restore his marriage by giving Helga the best possible last day on earth. Written and directed by Philipp Kassbohrer. Principal cast: Gernot Hertel and Karin Graf.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– To learn more about the film go to armadingen.dem.
– To get a behind the scenes look at how they did the special effects (it’s in German, but still cool to watch) go to vimeo.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch the trailer for Armadingen:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/18761061

Suspense

You Should Be Paranoid

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Out of Erasers by Eric Rosenlund
88:88 by Joey Ciccoline

Out of Erasers
Sweden/Denmark
A woman becomes the victim of a strange “scribble” infection whose only cure is to physically erase the virus. Hysteria results when the town’s eraser factory goes up in flames. After struggling to keep safe from the virus’s reach, she must deal with the possibility that things will never be the same. A creative and arresting live action/animation blend which updates classic cold war paranoia with contemporary obsessions with viral attacks. Written, edited and directed by Eric Rosenlund.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To learn more about the film go to outoferasers.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

88:88
USA
Val has lost control of her life and has cut herself off from family and friends. She feels they are all in denial about the events happening in the world today. Despite her pleas, her warnings have fallen on deaf ears. Realizing she must take a stand, she has only one remaining option — fight back. What starts as the ramblings of a crazy woman turns in to an intense and suspenseful validation of her fears. Directed by Joey Ciccoline. Principal cast: Rachel Kahne.
– To learn more about the film go to 8888film.com.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker go to deathandtaxesmag.com/.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Drama, Suspense

Gone but Not Forgotten

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Passing Hearts by Johan Brisinger
Want To See Something by Tomas Jonsgarden

Passing Hearts
Sweden
A young boy goes on a secret quest for answers after receiving a mysterious letter. This very moving tale reveals the unexpected ties that bind people who have never met. This award winning film is inspired by an article that writer/director Johan Brisinger read in a newspaper. Principal cast: Max Enderfors, Kicki Bramberg, Angela Kovacs and Jan Mybrand.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Want To See Something
Sweden
Nancy wakes up one night by a sound coming from the outside. She tries to wake her husband, but to no avail. She decides to go out and see what it is. She sees her next door neighbor behaving strangely in his yard. They were once close friends, but slowly drifted away. Tonight is the night that things will change. Adapted from a short story by Raymond Carver. Directed by Tomas Jonsgarden. Principal cast: Rebecca Lowman, Phillip Brock, Tobias Aspelin and Ebba Hellberg.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy

Love Fool

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0507 by Chris and Ben Blaine
Lunch Date by Sasha Collington
Gemology by Rick Limintani

0507
England
Who says technology makes your life easier? There’s an app for everything except when it comes to your boyfriend’s stupidity. Directed and edited by Chris and Ben Blaine. Principal cast: Fraser Millward and Cariad Lloyd.
– To learn more about the film go to gointothestory.blcklst.com.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Lunch Date
England
Getting dumped always hurts … even more so when your boyfriend sends his fourteen-year-old brother to break the news to you. Annabelle believes everyone is a half — a half that is looking for its other half to make a whole. What if you never find your other half? Written and directed by Sasha Collington. Principal cast: Sasha Collington and Alexis de Vivenot.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Gemology
Spain
Erick is a young gemologist who works for a company that specializes in classifying diamonds. He and his colleagues spend long hours analyzing the imperfections of these precious stones, until one day he believes he has found the perfect diamond despite evidence to the contrary. He loses his job, but comes to the realization that imperfections are what give character and make something special and unique. This goes for diamonds … and for people. Written and directed by Rick Limintani. Principal cast: Alex Barahona and Rebecca Cobos.
– To view an interview, in Spanish, go to youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy, Drama

Cry for Love

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Division Of Gravity by Rob Chiu
New Year by Thomas Hartmann
Falling Apart by Jasper Wessels

Division Of Gravity
England
Kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises. With every goodbye you learn. Love can take your breath away as well as break your heart. A woman lets her heart reveal lessons of a love lost. The fragility of love is captured eloquently and gorgeously by director Rob Chiu. Principal cast: Rebecca Calder and Max Wrottesley.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To learn about the film, go to onepointfour.co.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

New Year
Germany
The morning after celebrating New Years’ Eve is going to define the relationship between Michael, Anna and Fabian. It’s the start of the New Year. It’s time for things to change. Written, directed and edited by Thomas Hartmann. Principal cast: Alexander Merbeth, Ann-Cathrin Schaible and Jan Taubert.
– Watch the trailer below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Falling Apart
Holland
Frank is a quiet, ordinary man with an extraordinary problem. His life is no longer subjected to the laws of gravity. Frank’s life is turned upside down, figuratively and literally. Finding love is hard enough as it is when you’re shy. His unusual situation forces him to resort to desperate measures. Written and directed by Jasper Wessels. Principal cast: Stijn Koomen and Tamara Bosma.
– Watch the trailer below.
– To see how they did the amazing special effects go to phantomworks.nl.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Drama

A Boy’s Life

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Felix by Anselm Belser
Little Boy and the Beast by Uwe Heidschotter and Johannes Sweiland
Hellion by Kat Chandler
Six Dollar Fifty Man by Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland

Felix
Germany
An annoyingly precocious boy in a supermarket learns the hard way that for every action there is a reaction. Clocking in at just 43 seconds, this is the shortest film ever to air on ImageMakers. While short in length, it does not lack for impact or lack or laughter. Written and directed by Anselm Belser. Principal cast: Felix Muller, Daniela Blaschke and Paul Ohmert.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Little Boy and the Beast
Germany
Since little Haro’s dad has left, his mother has completely changed. Divorces are always difficult and painful but when your mother and father are actually monsters … that makes life even more difficult. He discusses the pros and cons of having monsters as parents, but deep down wishes he had normal parents. The award-winning film is directed by Uwe Heidschotter and Johannes Sweiland.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– To learn more about the filmmaker go to heidschoetter.blogspot.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Hellion
USA
All hell breaks loose after three brothers tape their babysitter to the side of the house. Petey is the youngest of three boys in his family and he must survive his older brothers’ slash and burn approach to the world. These older boys are rebellious in a way that is both terrifying and intriguing to Petey. He must decide if he wishes to become just like them or remain the sweet innocent child in the eyes of his father. A dark tale about the destructive seeds of machismo. Written and directed by Kat Chandler. Principal cast: Arthur Dale, Deke Garner and Jonny Mars.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– To read interviews with the filmmaker go to huffingtonpost.com and twitchfilm.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Six Dollar Fifty Man
New Zealand
Set in the 70s at the height of popularity of the TV series “Six Million Dollar Man,” a gutsy eight year old misfit is forced to break out of his make believe superhero world to deal with playground bullies. Writer and director Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland capture the innocence, wonder and bravado of kids that don’t fit in. The film won the top prize at numerous film festivals including Sundance, Cannes, Berlin and Aspen. Principal cast: Oscar Vendee Connor, Celina Russo Berwick, Carmel McLane and Thomas Limber.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To learn more about the film visit thesixdollarfiftyman.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch the trailer for Little Boy And The Beast:

Watch the trailer for Hellion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTbgNOs1VDI

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Comedy, Drama

Stop Making Sense

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Mr. Foley by Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman
Short Film About Ice Fishing by Jason Shahinfar
We Love Our Clients by Beppe Tufarulo
Centrifuge Brain Project by Till Nowak

Mr. Foley
Ireland
During movie credits did you ever wonder what the Foley Artist does? Wonder no more as this brilliant film shows the devil (and the fun) is in the details of making movies. A man awakens in a hospital bed to find he has lost his hearing. Well, not really. He can hear, but it comes with a catch. Written and directed by Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman. Principal cast: Mark Doherty, Paraic Breathnach, Paul Connaughton and Louise Lenihan.
– To learn more about the film go to mrfoley.com.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Short Film About Ice Fishing
USA
What could be more relaxing than a spot of ice fishing with your buddy and his dog? Note to self … never a good idea to mix ice fishing, beer, guns and dynamite. Unfortunately, two clueless friends decide to do just that with hilarious results. Written and directed by Jason Shahinfar. Principal cast: Levi Adema and Zach Engelhart.
– Watch the film again at vimeo.com.
– To learn more about the film go to kickstarter.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

We Love Our Clients
Italy
The tedium of working the nightshift is no match for the ingenious clerks that work at an all-night grocery store. The employees do a whole lot more than stack the grocery aisles. Unsuspecting shoppers are in for quite of a surprise once they get to the checkout line. Directed by Beppe Tufarulo. Principal cast: Giampiero Judica, Lucia Mascino, Francesco Mandelli, Maurizio Lombardi and Hal Yamanouchi.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Centrifuge Brain Project
Germany
The centrifuge brain project is a scientific experiment that started in the 1970s. It involves an amusement park to enhance people’s brain capacity (or in other words blow your mind). The goal is to create an experience of total freedom, cutting all connection to the laws of gravity (and reality). Written and directed by Till Nowak. This is Nowak’s second film to appear on Imagemakers (his first was the animation Delivery in season five). Principal cast: Leslie Barany.
– Watch the film again, below.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch Mr. Foley again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbdoQL8zb3A

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Drama

Dead Last Option

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True Love by Robert Braiden
Curfew by Shawn Christensen

True Love
Australia
A woman has suffered years of psychological and physical abuse at the hands of her husband. When he starts focusing his rage on her daughter, she snaps and kills him. She never thought she had it in her to kill somebody. Now does she have it in her to bury the evidence? The original and unpredictable thriller that will have you guessing up to its shocking climax. Directed by Robert Braiden. Principal cast: Niki J Price and Jamie Dunn.
– To learn more about the film go to couriermail.com.au.
– To watch an interview with the filmmaker go to youtube.com.
– To see a behind the scenes look at the film go to youtube.com.
– To watch a rehearsal go to youtube.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Curfew
USA
At the lowest point in his life, Richie gets a call from his estranged sister, asking him to look after his 9-year-old niece. Years may exaggerate the distance separating brothers and sisters, but blood ties run too deep and cannot be ignored. Curfew won the 2013 Academy Award for best short film. Written, directed and edited by Shawn Christensen. Principal cast: Shawn Christensen, Fatima Ptacek and Kim Allen.
– To purchase this film, go to iTunes.
– To read interviews with the filmmaker go to ibtimes.com and capitalnewyork.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Animation, Drama

Man’s Best Friend

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My Happy End by Milen Vitanov
Talking Dog for Sale, 10 Euros by Lewis-Martin Soucy
Dog Years I & II by Sam Hearn and Richard Penfold
David and Goliath by George Zaverdas

My Happy End
Germany
All dogs love to chase their tail. This particular dog succeeds in catching it. Not only does this act change his life, but his new best friend’s life as well. An affectionate tribute to the old Saturday morning cartoons we all grew up with. Directed by Milen Vitanov.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To learn more about the film go to my-happy-end.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Talking Dog for Sale, 10 Euros
France
When a man sees a curious advertisement for a talking dog for sale really cheap, he pursues the offer with natural skepticism. It’s got to be a joke, right? Written, produced and directed by Lewis-Martin Soucy. This is Lewis-Martin’s second film to be part of Imagemakers (season three, episode Handicap). Principal cast: Roberto Alvarez, Rikar Gil and Camilo Garcia.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Dog Years I & II
England
Ben, a frustrated mongrel ties to make sense of his human companion’s strange behavior. When his supposed best friend takes him to get castrated, Ben has a hard time seeing the bright side of the situation. A dog’s life is not all it’s cracked up to be. Shot on super 8, the hilarious film gives a dog’s perspective on the meaning of life. When nothing seems to make sense, all you’ve got left is to live in the moment. Written and directed by Sam Hearn and Richard Penfold.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

David and Goliath
USA
David, a Jew and a resistance fighter, flees for his life as he is being hunted down by Nazi soldiers. David finds refuge in a nearby farmhouse where he hides in a dog house protected by a ferocious German Shepherd, who ultimately becomes his savior. An extraordinary true story set in 1943 Czechoslovakia and based on the life of David Bako. Produced, written and directed by George Zaverdas. Principal cast: Billy Burke, Kent Kasper, Jim Boeven and Rudolf Martin.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker visit manhattanshort.com.
– To learn more about the film go to wix.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Drama

Starting Over

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Even Gods by Phil Harrison
Jonny Boy by Laura Way

Even Gods
Ireland
Recovering alcoholic Hughie has been living in a long-term homeless shelter for as long as he can remember. But when his long forgotten daughter contacts him out of the blue and wants to see him for the first time in 13 years, the long buried wounds of the past come back into sharp, painful focus. A heart-wrenching tale about the power of reconciliation with a tour de force performance by lead actor Lalor Roddy. Written and directed by Phil Harrison. Principal cast: Lalor Roddy, Laura Thompson and Lois Turkington.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– To learn more about the film go to flixelpix.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Jonny Boy
Ireland
After a lifetime of love, faithfulness and loyalty, Jonny’s terminally ill wife confesses a secret that she has kept secret for thirty five years. A secret stash of letters takes Jonny on a journey of discovery of feelings that had long since been denied, but never forgotten. Directed by Laura Way. Principal cast: Jon Polito, Kathleen Tierney, Ronan Wilmot and Irene Wright.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch the trailer for Jonny Boy:

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Drama, Suspense

Frozen in Time

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Dilemma by Boris Pavel Conen
The Speed of the Past by Dominique Rocher

Dilemma
Holland
A jogger and a boy on a bicycle challenge each other to a race. The runner stops at a busy intersection as a truck approaches. The runner stops but the small boy pedals on. For a couple of minutes the world comes to a standstill as the jogger discovers he has the power over life and death — but whatever he decides comes with a price. Written and directed by Boris Pavel Conen. Principal cast: Marcel Hensema, Thom Van Seijen and Jack Bontekoe.
– To view the film again go to familyhalpern.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Speed of the Past
France
Margo and Joseph move into a new house in need of TLC. Joseph slips from the roof as he is making a repair. Time literally stops and he is stuck in mid-air. While he is frozen in time, Margo’s life continues on. Her loss not only stays with her emotionally, but physically, as she is reminded of it every day. How long must she wait until the day things return as to how they once were? Directed by Dominique Rocher. Principal cast: Melanie Thierry, Nicolas Giraud and Alban Lenoir.
-To see a behind the scenes look at how they shot the special effects go to youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch the trailer for The Speed of the Past:

Comedy

Another One Night Stand

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The Pick Up Artist by Steffen Weinert
Saturday Girls by Emilie Cherpitel

The Pick Up Artist
Germany
Olli is a playboy. He finds himself just as he did the morning before — in another strange woman’s bed. As he plans to make his escape after another conquest, he comes face to face with his worst nightmare — the woman’s 6 year old daughter. Little Yvonne is not happy with the unlucky love life of her mother and decides to take matters into her own hands. Produced and directed by Steffen Weinert. Principal cast: Steffen Groth, Chantal Hourticolon and Nina Weniger.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Saturday Girls
France
Waking up alone the morning after a one-night stand is bad enough. Finding yourself alone with your one-night-stand’s little brother is worse. Little Leon explains rather matter-of-fact, she’s expected to be his babysitter for the day. Written and directed by Emilie Cherpitel. Principal cast: Cecile Cassel, Antoine Rodet and Vincent Marie.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch the trailer for Saturday Girls:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/41138482

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