The Eternal Flame

Feature Documentary
Director: Ranni Midyan
Country of Origin: Israel

Imagine what your life would look like without the fear of growing old? The Physical Immortality Group garnered a lot of popularity in Tel Aviv in the late 1980s, and functioned as the Israeli branch of The Eternal Flame – an American group that believed in eternal life. People from the outside snickered, but members of the group were steadfast in their beliefs and were determined to live together forever. Their international success halted in its tracks once the group’s leaders, living as a polyamorous throuple, broke up. The film is told through the eyes of the director, Ranni Midyan, a former member of the Israeli group.

Preceded by

There’s Something in the Silence

Short Narrative
Director: Mike Castro
Country of Origin: United States

Erin’s new hearing aids have been picking up voices and sounds she’s unable to explain. In an attempt to quiet the voices, she confronts them head on– only to find there may be something more sinister lurking in the depths of silence.

Corsair

Music Video
Director: George Cederquist
Country of Origin: United States

Based on a short story from Boccaccio’s “Decameron”, Corsair is one man’s journey from greed to humility, from isolation to community. This music video is told through the epic form of hip-hopera, featuring original music composed and performed by opera baritone and hip-hop MC K. F. Jacques.

We The Fishes

Short Narrative
Director: Rouzbeh Noori
Country of Origin: Sweden

Remy gets an unexpected late-night phone call.

Home Along the Rails

Short Narrative
Director: Justin Leyba
Country of Origin: United States

A Filipino daughter hopes to make up for any time lost when she gets a visit from her distant mother.