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Program 44
Directors Guild of America • 7:00 p.m. • Theatre 2
 
BEAUTIFUL STRANGER (RT: 73 minutes)
Ships that pass in the night, chance meetings, one night stands. This program of queer short films and videos looks at how the relationships between strangers and long-time acquaintances can be changed in the blink of an eye.

LETTER TO SUSU, A
(USA, 2002) Dir.: Vincent Au
A young man suffering from mental illness writes to his male ex lover to reminisce their loving but stormy affair.
Video, 3 min., color, Narrative
 
PROPOSAL FOR THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
(USA, 2003) Dir.: Simon Leung
A beautifully scored original opera for two tenors and baritone with music by Michael Webster. Two men have a sexual encounter in Griffith Park while a third searches for his lost dog, Sweetie.
Video, 23 min., color, Narrative
 
HARD, FAST AND BEAUTIFUL (Hart, Schnell und Schön)
(USA, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Machiko Saito
A dizzying and sumptuous visual treat. Armed with a camera and fabulous wardrobe, the filmmaker takes Berlin by storm.
Video, 7 min., color, Narrative
 
BUS STORY
(USA, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Donna Choo
Strangers cross paths on an L.A. bus. Will love follow? (Featuring Mako)
Video, 11 min., color, Narrative
 





ETHAN MAO [Trailer]
(USA, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Quentin Lee
A sneak peak at the new feature film forthcoming from director Quentin Lee. You saw it here first!
Video, 3 min., color, Narrative
 
REFLECTIONS
(USA, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Dominique D. De Guzman
A life half lived. This provocative film reflects on the paths we choose and those we might have chosen.
Video, 6 min., Narrative
 
FULL MOON
(Thailand, 2003) Dir./Scr.: Anocha Mai Suwichakornpong
Jon, Nick, and Jeab are three tennagers on their way to the famous Full Moon Party in southern Thailand. As the journey progresses, their friendship is put to the test—with unexpected results.
Video, 15 min., color, Narrative
 
HOW FLUTTERING
(USA, 2003) Dir.: Ji Sung Kim
Super8 and animation illustrate two girls’ flirtation, deception and pursuit through Los Angeles.
Video, 5 min., color, Narrative

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