Sheffield Doc Fest: Short Doc Programme 1 - Home is Where the Heart Is 18

Tarikat  (18) - UK Premiere

Dir: Jasmijn Schrofer / 2015 / Netherlands, Turkey / 17 mins

Derya falls deep into the enveloping, rhythmical power of Islamic Sufi traditional song. Time dissolves as she sways, submerged in the collective connection, entranced by the cloak of sound.

My Aleppo (U) - UK Premiere

Dir: Melissa Langer / 2015 / USA / 18 mins

Ibrahim and Lama fled Syria to protect their children. Via Skype, they watch in horror as their city is decimated and loved ones turn to unfathomable violence.

Saving Sungei (18) - World Premiere

Dir: Shintaro Tay / 2015 / Singapore / 14 mins

One person’s junk is another person’s treasure. In Singapore, Mr Koh campaigns against the imminent closure of Sungei ‘Thieves’ Market, which will leave its elderly vendors destitute.

Recorded Absence (18)

Dir: Gillian Callan / 2016 / UK / 9 mins

A house in rural Ireland has lain untouched since its inhabitant died suddenly. The voice of a former co-worker reflects on his solitary existence, in this haunting reflection on loneliness and time.

Joan (18) - International Premiere

Dir: Živilė Mičiulytė / 2015 / Lithuania / 22 mins

Aspiring actor Joan lives between two worlds after exchanging treading the boards for the Ukrainian battlefield. She struggles to integrate with society after returning from war.