Projects in genres: Woman Director

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Selected for Cannes 2005, festival favourite Kim Longinotto's latest work (co-directed with Florence Ayisi) is a totally fascinating - often hilarious - look at the work of one small courthouse in south-west Cameroon. The two women at the heart of the documentary wouldn't be out of place in an Alexander McCall Smith bestseller. As the State Counsel and Court President, they dispense wisdom, wisecracks and justice in fair measure. The victims of crime - an abused child, a woman daring to accuse a man of rape, and another trying to end a brutal marriage in a society where divorce is taboo - are handled with fierce compassion. You'll feel like cheering when justice is served. (Sydney Film Festival)

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Out in space stars serenely watch the city through a cloudy sky. Underneath lives Charlotte, a little girl. Tonight is a sad one and something prevents Charlotte from expressing her feelings through her talent: to play the clarinet. Paralysed by fear Charlotte travels deep inside herself and learns how to shine even in the darkness - like stars.

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A short story about two homeless boys, a girl, a bag of money and a better life.

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Two teenage girls go to town. They are determined for their day to be an adventure. Believing they are grown up and in control, they test the boundaries of the adult world until they are exposed.

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The banker is efficient at his job - obsessively collecting, storing and delivering deposits at the sperm bank. Donors file into their booths, fill their cups and collect their payment - while women at the fertility clinic wait in anticipation and hope for the miracle of creation. Each day the banker delivers the donations to his beloved nurse at the fertility clinic - proud to see her satisfied with the daily quota. Crippled by fear, he lacks the courage to ask her out. Surely there is a way he can express his devotion? A tale of unrequited love on a grand scale.  

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An interpretation of the 'nonsense' poem by Edward Lear. Deep in the forest strange creatures twitter and hum. Panic ensues when a warning cry is heard - 'The Cummerbund is come!'

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Carp take a leap of faith. Can we be more than we are? We are compelled to try.  

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Soraya, a Parisian/Palestinian, and her Saudi boyfriend Yusif's relationship frays to snapping point as the FBI, Homeland Security and the Super's remaining six dogs plague their daily lives. This is a black comedy which portrays the poignant, sometimes funny, sometimes tragic truths of the post-9/11 lifestyle of Arabs in New York City.

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Based on the short story by Charlotte Perkins Gillman and set at the turn of the century, The Silent Question thoughtfully investigates one woman's descent into madness.

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Suzy and Jonny have been through a rocky patch, he's obsessed with football, she's had enough. Deciding to make a fresh start they share a romantic meal. Jonny comes bearing gifts, this season's strip! As the celebratory cork is popped, he declares kick off! Will she blow the final whistle?

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A lonely tailor despairs at the results of his terrible curse.

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Based around an underground London location known as 'The Tardis', this mini documentary follows the lives of three young Asians who break the mould. The audience is invited into the recesses of this amazing subterranean complex which plays host to gangster and celebrity parties alike, and all under the ever-watchful eye of Jesus the resident parrot!