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Cinequest 2025 – Burt

Posted on March 20, 2025 by ricbret

Burt, a 69-year-old street musician with Parkinson’s, welcomes Sammy, a young man claiming to be his long-lost son, into his home. The independent film explores their evolving relationship and the lives of flawed characters, set against a beautifully crafted black-and-white backdrop. It’s a touching narrative with impressive production within a limited budget. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – BAR

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Debbie Bretschneider

“BAR” follows five students during an intensive five-day program at the Culinary Institute of America, focused on distilled spirits and mixology. With rigorous training and testing, students aim for world-class certification. The film captures their personal journeys, camaraderie, and growth, ultimately highlighting their successes. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Debbie Bretschneider

The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand is a poignant film set in 1980’s London, focusing on an exiled Iranian fashion designer grappling with loss and identity. Through dark humor and emotional extremes, she navigates her past while spiraling into tragedy, culminating in an unexpected love story amidst her struggles for survival and relevance. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – The Dreamers and I

Posted on March 13, 2025 by ricbret

This documentary is praised for its unique storytelling, focusing on young entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley’s “hacker house” environment. Filmmaker Kenji Yamamoto captures their pursuit of the American dream, revealing their optimism amidst high failure rates. The film also intertwines personal struggles, offering an inspiring narrative worth viewing for aspiring developers. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Alien

Posted on March 13, 2025 by ricbret

The film “Alien” presents a unique Russian science fiction story set in a Ural village, focusing on Lyosha, a hearing-impaired man seeking extraterrestrial contact after his mother’s mysterious disappearance. The film explores themes of alienation and connection, enhanced by striking visuals and a compelling mystery involving a telepathic girl who enters his life. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Shorts Program 3: Genre Quest

Posted on March 9, 2025 by ricbret

The Cinequest Genre Quest block of short films is excellent overall, with a number of film genres represented in bite size and slightly larger sizes. Continue reading →

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Cinequest 2025 – Time Travel is Dangerous

Posted on March 6, 2025 by ricbret

Best friends Ruth and Megan discover a time machine and travel to the past to collect vintage items for their North London shop. Their adventures avoid changing history, filled with comedic elements reminiscent of Monty Python. The film, shot in a documentary style, delivers an inventive take on time travel. Continue reading →

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