This screening presents a collection of shorts including 'Return of the Bright Night', 'The Other Spring', 'ពនេចរ (The Nightseekers)', and 'ذاكرة متقاطعة (Intersecting Memory)'. Following the Saturday, March 7th screening, a conversation will be held with Monica Moraru and Sophie Sabet, two of the filmmakers whose works are featured in this program. The films traverse historical narratives and personal recollections from various parts of the world, including Canada, Romania, Cambodia, and Palestine.

Doc Fortnight Shorts 1: Intersecting Memories with Monica Moraru and Sophie Sabet

Program that weaves together four distinct short films, exploring themes of youth, place, and memory through diverse formal approaches. These films delve into personal and historical narratives, offering unique perspectives on significant cultural and political events. The collection is tied together through experiences of reflection, tracing both personal and archival memories.