Show Me Shorts 2024: Lives in the Firing Line

Short film showcase curated by Show Me Shorts, Aotearoa's biggest short film festival—a collection of stories that take place in conflict zones around the globe. "In times of high pressure it is our humanity that will save us. Hot spots of tension and fear create unexpected heroes. These simple stories of everyday people forging connections amid the chaos are inspiring and full of hope." Films include:

Morning Hate - War, 19 mins, New Zealand

Ya Hanouni - Drama, 3 mins, France

Rock Paper Scissors - True Story, 20 mins, United Kingdom (pictured)

The Brother - Drama, 8 mins, Islamic Republic of Iran

Gaza Atelier - Comedy, 16 mins, State of Palestine

Kiki - Drama, 14 mins, Ireland

The Strange Case of the Human Cannonball - Animation, 10 mins, Ecuador

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