Description

BIFF Film and Virtual Discussion: 2025 Short Films 2Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) brings independent films and discussion to older adults. One week prior to the online facilitated discussion, participants will receive an email with an online link to view the film. Please watch the film beforehand, as the film will not be viewed during the online discussion.

Rational BehaviourUK, Short Film, 15 minutes, 2023A romantic comedy that explores the unexpected consequences that can arise from encounters between strangers. Directed by Lola Frears.
When Big People LieUS, Short Film, 14 minutes, 2024On an eighth birthday, a child's wish appears to come true when a single mother invites an immigrant, Mohammed, to live in the household in exchange for money. Events take an unpredictable turn when an unconventional wedding is planned, and a surprise guest challenges the entire arrangement. Directed by Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz.
DragfoxUK, Short Animation, 8 minutes, 2024A magical journey begins when a mysterious fox interrupts a young person's search for identity. Together, the two explore an attic full of surprises, revealing shared connections and celebrating differences. Directed by Lisa Ott.
An Orange from JaffaFrance/Poland, Short Film, 27 minutes, 2024A young Palestinian student urgently searches for a way through an Israeli checkpoint. A compassionate taxi driver named Farouk offers help, and the story unfolds from there. Directed by Mohammed Almughanni.
Halfrican AmericanUS, Short Film, 12 minutes, 2023A young man attends a family cookout hosted by an estranged father and struggles to feel at ease. When the father performs a comedic retelling of a medical procedure, tensions shift, and the possibility of belonging emerges. Directed by Zeke Nicholson.

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Prior to the program, participants will receive an email with a specific link to view the film once it is made available by BIFF. Please watch the film before the online discussion, as it will not be shown during the program.

Location

Virtual Program