Block 2 - Visions from Afar

About This Program

This program presents two foreign narrative films, a short from Barcelona, Spain, and an award-winning feature from Romania.

Old Dog

Narrative Short, Spain, 2017, 13 min, Color

Sebastian is welcomed by his daughter-in-law at the house of his son, from whom he has been estranged for years. She also adopts a dog to keep him company. Overwhelmed by the problems he is causing in the marriage, Sebastian decides to flee with the dog.

Director: Victor M. Alvarez
Writer: Victor M. Alvarez
Producer: Victor M. Alvarez
Key Cast: Jaume de Sans, Lidia Amanda Montiel, Milo Taboada, Maria del Mar Borrego
Cinematographer / DP: Javier Rueda

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Octav

Narrative Feature, Romania, 2017, 100 min, Color

Audience Choice Award - Best Foreign Narrative Feature

When an elderly man returns to his family home after decades of absence, the apparition of his childhood sweetheart triggers a rewind to the life-changing events of his youth.

Director: Serge Ioan Celebidachi
Writers: Serge Ioan Celebidachi, James Olivier
Producer: Adela Vrinceanu Celebidachi
Key Cast: Marcel Iures, Victor Rebengiuc, Lia Bugnar

Awards: 97 wins and 28 nominations listed at IMDb

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