BFF2020 Official Selection

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Talia loves nature. Endlessly curious, she finds new ways to slip out of the house - pushing her boundaries to explore the world beyond her front garden. Caught out on her latest adventure; her father forbids her to leave the house without his permission. Lonely and bored, Talia soon discovers that the lady next door shares her curiosity for the wilderness through her beautiful garden. Over the fence, Talia and Fareeda share their stories, and in doing so, their collective grief for all they have lost - striking up an unusual friendship along the way.

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“Heart of Stone” is a story that shows the deep relationship between an artist and his sculpture. Victor’s love for art is limitless. He is a solitaire sculptor. One day, when he finishes modeling his latest statue, he discovers himself deeply in love with the gorgeous woman figure he created. He admires her, and prays God to have a woman as beautiful as Leia. That very day, the statue becomes alive. Victor is confused and amazed. But very soon he starts noticing some little flaws in his creature… she is not perfect as he wanted her to be.

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A playful feminist fantasy, counter-colonizing the male gaze and exploring intersectional objectification. A Black Manhattan businessman seeking to improve his smile and his luck with women, fears he is being objectified. Women’s collective action overwhelms him, and he seeks divine intervention, finding respite in oceanic dreams. With Harlem Renaissance poet Claude Mckay's "On Broadway."

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“From the tranquil, serene backdrop of the Himalayas to the hustle and bustle of city life: Where two hearts meet.” Charmingly portrayed with quick spirit and social responsibility. The main characters are Harry (Jit Bahadur Nepal) who is a hard-working, do-gooder, with a heart of gold. He will go to any length to help his village; and Jenny (Samragyee Rajya Laxmi Shah) a stunning, young city-dwelling doctor who loves to work hard and play hard. She has a strong ambition, and responsibility to build upon her father’s business, however is not ready to settle down. The story explores the up and downs of how these two characters from different backgrounds and geographical locations meet and fall in love. Harry’s happy-go-lucky uncle (Bijay Baral) provides additional charming humour to this romantic comedy. Harry and his ‘Pyaari’ Jenny, are chasing similar goals in life, but the extent to which they both go about to achieve this is unimaginable.

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After a mysterious disease turning human beings into monsters has ripped through the city, Gabriel and Genevieve pledge their devotion to each other. But on their wedding day, in a private ceremony, they are attacked and take refuge in a church where they must face the ultimate test of love.

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Kim, a 16 year old precocious, self entitled, Private School pupil, is living temporarily with her elder cousin Caroline, who has suffered abuse and health issues. Kim looks down on Caroline. Caroline is determined to keep Kim in order. Due to some unfortunate coincidences,and Kim's erratic, demanding behaviour, Caroline develops the impression that Kim is stealing her boyfriend from her. Caroline starts to become somewhat paranoid. A heated argument and violence ensues and some strange events occur, resulting in VERY unexpected developments!

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In a world where the elusive diamond "Lobha" promises unimaginable power, multiple protagonists from different walks of life embark on a quest to find it. But this diamond is no ordinary gem—it's a symbol of purity and worthiness. The true journey is not one of material gain, but of self-discovery, as each traveler confronts their inner battles. Only those who embody goodness, integrity, and pure intentions will uncover the real reward—not riches, but the enlightenment that comes from embracing the good in humanity.

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''In sands of lust and time which men wish to seek, She calls for you , with arrows pulled from her own heart, On a path carved for you to walk on A path carved  By  The Sirens of Babylon '' Under the creative direction of Raahim Khan, the founder of HAUS OF RA, Sirens of Babylon is a collection inspired by combining western and eastern legends of sirens and the City of Babylon. A place of immense wealth protected by a tribe of warrior women. The collection is made using free hand pattern cutting and zero waste Draping techniques. We have used couture techniques like that of French seams and pin hemming on the most delicate luxury fabrics like silk organza, crepe georgette and silk lame sourced from different parts of the world, very much like the recorded culture of Babylon. The collection is also hand pleated by using traditional steam and board techniques through innovation of origami and fabric manipulation. The dresses are all embellished with stones and pearls that are hand dyed and hand embroidered. Sirens Of Babylon took 3288 hours and 9 Haus members to create.

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Enter a world of myth, folklore, and legend. Stones explores Scotland's rich strength culture, and charts stonelifting's history; from humble beginnings to the world's stage.

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Three troubled thirty somethings contemplate their lives. But two of them are hiding a secret from the other.

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A man suffers from schizophrenia and imagines a group of friends with whom he spends time in his house. The doctor prescribed a medication that he does not take. Because of this, he reacts and has hallucinations. He sees people who don't exist and carries on having conversations by himself.

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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of The Flying Scotsman, we bring a love story about a young couple, Howard Johnson and Geraldine Gwenyth heading to the train station to catch a ride on the most famous Steam Train in the World, but are told it was not arriving. A devastated Howard stands disappointed but Geraldine has a huge secret and a very special surprise waiting to be given to him on the Train, Why Not Find Out Now.

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Johnny, now a successful dancer, stands in his dressing room clutching a top hat, triggering a flashback to his childhood. As a young boy, Johnny was captivated by Finn Calloway, a charismatic street performer, and eagerly followed him home. Despite initial rejections, Johnny's persistence paid off when Calloway agreed to mentor him. Under Calloway's guidance, Johnny learns the art of street performance and Calloway's mysterious past resurfaces, hinting at an old injury. As Johnny’s skills grow, so do their bond and as Calloway's past resurfaces, their journey together is tested.

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In What Happens Now?, a grieving son confronts his father’s killer after years of bottled anger. As tensions rise, the two men face a choice: perpetuate the cycle of violence or find redemption in an unexpected, life-altering connection.