Delphine, a caustic portrait of power dynamics in our society, describes the journey of a young Lebanese girl who, in her own way, rises up against the intimidation she was subjected to as a child. Delphine is an ode to childhood, but also an examination of the wounds it can cause.
Awards
Winner (Short Cuts Award), 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
Nominee, 2019 Venice Film Festival
Toronto Int. Film Festival, Canada |2019| IWC SHORT CUTS AWARD FOR BEST CANADIAN SHORT FILM
Mahalia, a timid 9-year-old black girl, feels different from the other girls in her ballet class. Hoping to boost her confidence, her mother brings her to the hair salon to get her hair straightened for the very first time.
One night in Auburn, New York, Marie meets Susie. Sensing each others urge for a night of recklessness and spontaneity, the two immediately hit it off. They share a strong connection, but the night takes a turn when Marie triggers an unexpected reaction within Susie.
Sea, sun, island, a family on vacation. And all Yuval wants is to get the heck out of there.
