
Nur, a chicken seller, notices traces of an accident on his beloved motorcycle. Wondering if it’s connected to yesterday’s hit-and-run in town, he questions those who borrowed his bike, but people don’t find him worthy enough to talk to as he is an outsider and a Muslim. As the victim is related to a minister, authorities gradually close in on him, while Abebe from South Sudan follows him around saying she wants to have his baby.
'Hollywood Stargirl' (2022) is a teen romantic drama film that centers around the title character's experiences in Los Angeles. This film serves as the sequel to the 2020 film 'Stargirl', but unlike the previous film, the events in this movie are shown from the title character's perspective instead of Leo Borlock's.
My Beautiful Laundrette is often referenced as a positive LGBTQIA+ film because our two main characters are in a homosexual relationship with no shame, fear of violence or criticism. The struggle is not their sexuality. It is the treatment of the Pakistani citizens in England.
Writing great villains is about striking a balance between charming and evil, so we love them but also love to see them lose.
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.