Jury Winner -
Best Short - Honorable Mention
Sparrow
Monday April 23rd 2018, 9:15 pm
Regal Cinemas South Beach
1120 Lincoln Road. Miami Beach 33139
Film Details
Runtime: 15 minutes
Language: In Spanish with English subtitles
Director: Welby Ings
Country: New Zealand
LOG LINE
When the truth behind a family myth is exposed a young boy nds the strength to stand up for himself in an unusual way.
SYNOPSIS
Sparrow is the lyrical story of a small boy who believes he can y. However, his life is overshadowed by the legend of his grandfather who died a hero in World War 2. But one night he discovers the tale that his father so adamantly clings to, is a lie. His grandfather was a gay man who seeing the futility of war, deserted in protest when his lover was shot in the dugouts of Egypt. In unraveling the truth behind what happened, the boy discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in his world in an unexpected way."
When the truth behind a family myth is exposed a young boy nds the strength to stand up for himself in an unusual way.
SYNOPSIS
Sparrow is the lyrical story of a small boy who believes he can y. However, his life is overshadowed by the legend of his grandfather who died a hero in World War 2. But one night he discovers the tale that his father so adamantly clings to, is a lie. His grandfather was a gay man who seeing the futility of war, deserted in protest when his lover was shot in the dugouts of Egypt. In unraveling the truth behind what happened, the boy discovers the strength to stand up to the bullies in his world in an unexpected way."
Sparrow teaser from Welby Ings on Vimeo.
Highlights
