2008

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Special Jury Prize at Sundance for "the Spirit of Independent Cinema"

Three bizarre tales. One powerful looking-glass aimed at America.

?Penance?: Gene will do anything to get Tammy back, even if it means being beaten every Tuesday with a tennis racquet. With a little help from a friend, Gene seeks the truth behind his dilemma?a path bathed in the scent of pistachios.

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Just because you?re very, very old, doesn?t mean you?re already dead.

Aniela is 91 years-old, sharper than a tack, and not about to let anyone push her around. Each day, with her border collie companion Phila at her side, she lives life fully and on her own terms. When greedy new neighbors and Aniela?s unfeeling son try to dupe her out of her property, they learn the hard way that the woman may be elderly, but she still has plenty of tricks up her sleeve.

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While recalling a traumatic, but typical morning in his abusive home, Will seeks salvation by running away. Despite his courage, he finds that it's not easy to escape.

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Short Program 7: Student Shorts

Cinequest is proud to present a collection of student shorts that goes across all bounds of film. From around the nation, many of the top film schools, smaller schools and local institutions are represented. The subjects stretch from the highly comedic to the subtle and dark. This year?s selection from the next generation of filmmakers is sure to instill confidence in the future of film.

Chris Garcia

NOTE: Screening will include an intermission.

Amal (Sheridan College) - dir. Richie Mehta