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Colourfest Multicultural Film Festival 2013 short films collection

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Rated: PG. Mild coarse language

Colourfest Multicultural Film Festival 2013 short films collection

videorecording

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Happy Country (2008): A pregnant Chinese woman and her over-conflicted Chinese husband set off for Sydney by car and discover distance is not confined to the landscape. Director: Corrie Chen Duration: 14 minutes. Nonna Maria (2009): A cable company suspects Nonna Maria of connection theft, resulting in a confusing exchange of culture and generation. Director: Anthony Guilbert Duration: 7 minutes. Mohammad (2009): Mohammad is the story of a young Iraqi boy learning Parkour in Western Sydney. He becomes increasingly skilled at the new artform and we find out what his family and friends think of his passion and knack for movement. His name is Mohammad Al-Mayahi. Director: Ali Kadhim Duration: 7 minutes. Hot Bread Shop (2011): A momentary snippet of the lives of Vietnamese mother and Hot Bread Shop owner Kim Cuc and son, Vinh. In mockumentary style, the filmexplores identity, parent-child relationships and day-to-day living. Director: Maria Tran Duration: 7 minutes. Mary (2009): Mary is the story of a young girl who mistakes her hijab wearing Muslim neighbour for an image of Mother Mary. Director: Fatima Mawas Duration: 5 minute. The Tech Effect (2009): Technology has become a barrier towards face to face communication. The Tech Effect is a condition plaguing the beautiful communication bonds, is there a way to overcome its effects? Director: Vinh Nguyen Duration: 4 minutes. The Lebanese Wallet (2011): An Indian woman finds a wallet at home, uncertain of it's story she decides to return it to the owner, only to find there is aggression and conflict underlying the return of the wallet. Director: Gary Paramanathan Duration: 7 minutes. Show and Tell (2010): Is a collection of stories from migrants and refugees in Australia. Through the use of nostalgia and memory the documentary explores the process of mourning loss and how we as human beings establish relationship with objects in order to help us have contact with the past. Director: Haidar Noor Duration: 5 minutes

Happy Country (14 min.) (2008) -- Nonna Maria (7 min. ) (2009) -- Mohammad (7 min.) (2009) -- Hot Bread Shop (7 min.) (2011) -- Mary (5 min.) (2009) -- The Tech Effect (4 min.) (2009) -- The Lebanese Wallet (7 min.) (2011) -- Show and Tell (5 min.) (2010)

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