Join us for a screening of "Currents Program 1: Below the Surface," a collection of short films that explore a range of powerful human experiences. The program will be followed by a Q&A session with directors Oscar Ruiz Navia, Kevin Jerome Everson, Claudrena N. Harold, and Justin Jinsoo Kim, offering unique insights into their creative processes and the compelling narratives presented in their works.

Currents Program 1: Below the Surface with Oscar Ruiz Navia (Director), Kevin Jerome Everson (Director), Claudrena N. Harold (Director), Justin Jinsoo Kim (Director)

This shorts program delves into themes of isolation, displacement, memory, and desire through a collection of diverse cinematic voices. From a poignant exploration of exilic life in former East Berlin to a vibrant reanimation of disco legend Sylvester's eulogy, each film offers a distinct and intimate perspective. The program features compelling narratives, including a reflection on loss in wintry Montreal, an archival excavation of Korean War adoption, and a visually rich tale of illicit desire in post-revolutionary Iran.