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Desire Lines

Duncan Cowles
Screening time  
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?

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Duncan Cowles

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.

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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)