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!