Hello. Time for more movies.
Our short is The Chicken by Neo Sora.
Through a satirical lens, this compelling short narrative explores the core contradictions of urban life, proposing that society might lean toward vegetarianism if individuals were required to handle slaughter themselves. Imagery of liquids washing over man-made surfaces forms a central visual motif—water spills across a paved walkway in precise, even patterns, searching in vain for a natural outlet that the unforgiving concrete refuses to offer.
Entirely devoid of spoken dialogue, the work establishes a quiet, introspective atmosphere, relying on subtle facial performances and a resonant score to convey deep silence. As events unfold, figures existing on the margins of life are suddenly blindsided by reality, forced to confront the full gravity of their choices.
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Our feature is The Gold Bug by Fia-Stina Sandlund and Alejo Moguillansky.
What starts as a comedic look at the hazards of multinational filmmaking quickly broadens into a rich blend of farce, treasure hunting, road trip narrative, feminism, machismo, Edgar Allan Poe references, disputed histories, and multifaceted colonial critique. A filmmaking team comes together to work on an assigned project with a Swedish co-production, though they also discover that there is buried treasure in a far away spot behind a waterfall. Under the cover of shooting a film, they secretly plan their recovery of the treasure.
Throughout the film, cynical commentary is provided via voiceovers and phone calls featuring 19th-century historical figures alongside off-screen modern characters. These additions satirize historical distortion, cinematic commercialization, and the ongoing struggle between artistic purity and commercial demand. Ultimately, the story masterfully navigates a complex interplay of themes all while maintaining a playful, energetic, and captivating tone.
Watch here.