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28.03. / Tuesday, 17:00 - 19:00 Theatre 2 | |
30.03. / Thursday, 17:30 - 19:30 Theatre 3 |
Through distant observation of people walking on desire lines, a filmmaker notices a pattern in peoples tendency to cut corners, and reflects on what this might mean for the future of our planet. Desire Lines are the official name given to the unofficial paths created as a consequence of erosion by human or animal footfall. These paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated route between an origin and destination. What do desire lines say about human nature and our attitude towards the changing climate? Are we doomed to always take the path of least resistance? Or can we still be saved by collectively forging a new path together?
Duncan Cowles is a BAFTA Scotland Award winning documentary filmmaker whose short films are often known for their comedic, self-aware and sensitive approach. His shorts have gained significant online exposure through screenings at A-list festivals such as BFI London Film Festival and online platforms such as Short of the Week, Vimeo Staff Picks, BFI Player, BBCiplayer, MUBI, It’s Nice That, TED and numerous others. Duncan was won a selection of awards at festivals such as Glasgow Short Film Festival, Open City Documentary Festival, BFI Future Film Festival, Hamburg Short Film Festival, Kyiv Short Film Festival, Szczecin European Film Festival, The Smalls and received numerous nominations including being twice shortlisted for Best British Short Film at the London Critics Circle Awards.
General sponsor
Desire Lines
Great Britain
2022, 8'
Directed by:
Duncan Cowles
Screenplay by:
Duncan Cowles
Cinematography:
Duncan Cowles
Edited by:
Duncan Cowles
Music:
Richard Luke
Producer:
Duncan Cowles
Produced by:
Relative Films Ltd
Festivals & Awards:
European FF Lille (2022)
Sponsors
AVC SONY REZOLUCIJA KERSCHOFSET HOTEL ACADEMIA AVITEH MOGLO ORYX RENT A CAR PRESS CLIPPING BIO&BIO