9 Women in Comedy to Watch for Women's History Month
This list was made with the intention of celebrating comedic craft and a love of seeing more women of colour and newcomers on the scene.
A Christmas Guest
On Christmas Eve, an elderly couple receives an unexpected visitor. In an instant, the past resurfaces, unveiling a fragile journey through alienation, belonging, and the hope of reconciliation. A short film inspired by Selma Lagerlöf's A Christmas Guest.
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On Christmas Eve, an elderly couple receives an unexpected visitor. In an instant, the past resurfaces, unveiling a fragile journey through alienation, belonging, and the hope of reconciliation. A short film inspired by Selma Lagerlöf's A Christmas Guest.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Linda Callenholt
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