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Little Gems Session One
The Capitol Thu 25 May 4pm
The Roxy Thu 8 June 4pm
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Life with Emotions
Shafin Basheer / 2023 / 32min / UK
Mountain Man
Arun Bhattarai / 2022 / 22min / Bhutan
Nick Elphick attempts to deal with his mental health struggles and his father’s loss by sculpting statues in his image. It’s a tribute to family, love, and the power of art to transcend loss, reminding us of the healing power of creativity and the beauty of life.
Puffling
Jessica Bishopp / 2023 / 21min / UK
Phuntsho Tshering, Bhutan’s only glaciologist, measures the melting glaciers in the Himalayas, navigating sacred mountains and the snow lion’s consequences to protect his homeland from climate change. His daughter, Yangchen, finds solace in videos he makes while he’s gone. A poignant reminder of the importance of protecting the planet for future generations and the beauty of the father-daughter bond.
The Noble Guardian
Anna Coren / 2023 / 39min / USA
Birta and Selma rescue lost pufflings on a remote Icelandic island. They exchange parties for puffin patrol, taking action to counteract the human impact on nature. Their mission highlights the importance of younger generations in global environmental issues, reminding us of the need to protect the natural world for future generations.
Amidst the chaos of the Taliban takeover and Kabul Airport, women’s rights activist Mahbouba Seraj faces a difficult decision. Despite urging her to leave Afghanistan, she stays and protects women and girls in her shelter. As the Taliban threaten women’s rights, Mahbouba’s fight becomes more important than ever, standing up for the voiceless.
