SHORTS BLOCK 4 – A Summer’s End Poem, Jeanne, Remember Me, Lost in the Waves

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SHORTS BLOCK 4 – A Summer’s End Poem, Jeanne, Remember Me, Lost in the Waves

September 27 @ 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

As summer winds down, A Summer’s End Poem follows a country boy who spends his savings on a dream city hairstyle, leading to unexpected and touching outcomes. This evocative short film beautifully captures the poignant moment of bidding farewell to childhood and the fleeting magic of summer. Through a blend of humor and heartfelt reflection, it explores the boy’s transformative journey and the poetic end of an era. With its rich storytelling and emotional depth, A Summer’s End Poem offers a memorable and nostalgic experience.

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e brings to light the untold story of Jeanne Duval, the mixed-race muse and forgotten partner of poet Charles Baudelaire. Set on April 27, 1842, this short film intimately captures a day in their life, revealing the mounting burden Jeanne carries under the weight of Charles’ words and needs. As the day unfolds, Jeanne’s struggle for recognition and agency grows, highlighting the complexities of their relationship. Jeanne is a powerful reflection on identity, erasure, and the resilience of a woman history tried to forget. 

Remember Me is a gripping drama that follows a young doctor as he races against time to salvage his relationship amid a whirlwind of disturbing revelations. As his fiancé’s erratic behavior escalates, he is thrust into a desperate quest to uncover the truth and prevent their world from unraveling. This intense narrative explores the lengths one will go to protect love while confronting unsettling truths. Remember Me is an emotionally charged film, where every moment is a step closer to a shocking revelation.

Lost in the Waves tells the story of Adam, a struggling writer seeking solace in his family home, only to discover that his estranged stepsister, Sophie, is already there. As the two are forced to confront one another, long-buried memories and unresolved tensions from their shared past begin to surface. In this haunting and intimate drama, the quiet isolation they sought turns into a tumultuous confrontation with their history. Lost in the Waves is  deeply emotional exploration of family, memory, and the scars that never fully heal.

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Date:
September 27
Time:
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Venue

Japan House Los Angeles
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Level 5
Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States
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