SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL & ASIA 2009

Despite the faceless and cold atmosphere at his work place, an office clerk tries to make his colleagues happy. Instead of the classic cliche Christmas gifts, he wants to give his colleagues something real and precious.

Gregor lives with his beloved and frail grandmother, whose legs grow worse every day. Her obnoxious girlfriends want her to join them at the old folks' home. But Gregor loves her dearly and is a gifted inventor. When he learns that Granny is able to walk underwater, he comes up with a brilliant idea...

Based on a short story by Roddy Doyle, this poignant and comedic short film deftly captures the experience of being the new boy in school through the eyes of Joseph, a nine-year-old African boy.

Germany 1942: In order to protect her son, Marianne tries to make him believe that the Jewish neighbours are going on a journey to “Toyland”. One morning her son has disappeared along with the Jewish neighbours.

Philippe and Richard make a living from stealing in Barbes. Against their will, they end up taking care of a deaf Romanian kid. After failing to get rid of him, they decide to make him “work” (for them).