The After – dir. Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham, 18 min., UK (in English)
In this intense short film, a grieving rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.
Red, White and Blue – dir. Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane, 23 min., USA (in English)
Rachel (Brittany Snow) is a single parent living paycheck to paycheck. When an unexpected pregnancy threatens to unravel her already precarious position, she’s forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion. As Rachel contemplates the series of events that necessitated this journey and the obstacles placed in her path, we learn a heartbreaking truth that means her life will never be the same again.
Knight of Fortune – dir. Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk, 25 min., Denmark (in Swedish/Danish)
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Karl to face.
Invincible – dir. Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron, 29 min., Canada (in French)
Inspired by a true story, Invincible recounts the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom.
The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar – dir. Wes Anderson and Steven Rales, 40 min., US/UK (in English)
Chronicles a variety of stories, but the main one follows Henry Sugar, who is able to see through objects and predict the future with the help of a book he stole.
Also playing at the JBFC: the 2024 Animated Oscar Shorts! Stay tuned for the 2024 Documentary Oscar Shorts, opening Feb. 23.
