The Lost and the Loyal
A family living in the rural hills of Naples is subjected to the German siege during the final years of the Italian Campaign of World War Two. Enzo, the family patriarch, tries desperately to provide for his wife and children though their troubles worsen with every passing day. As the Allied forces make their way to the port of Naples, the German occupiers grow more violent and inflict strict laws on the populace. The story is seen through the eyes of Ettore, the family dog, who watches his family struggle to overcome sadness, battle starvation, and avoid being killed. As the final days leading up to the infamous “Four Days of Naples” erupt in conflict, the family is caught between the German police state and the Allied invasion of Italy.
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The Last Great Awakening
When the world is introduced to a man who can seemingly do anything and who offers to help humanity, an unlikely outcome occurs — he’s ignored. One young student sets out to find out why, but soon realizes that he has much more to learn about himself before he can begin to learn about the mysterious man. Throughout the satirical and sometimes cynical dialogue between the ostracized teacher and the curious student, questions about life’s purpose and the meaning of fulfillment ultimately result in a renewed outlook on the paradigms that make up our everyday lives. Though the questions presented may never be answered, they encourage us to challenge our contrived norms and to continue our pursuit of understanding.
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Those We Knew in Summer
The Bellewood Bounce Music Festival has been an annual summer event for Carlo and his friends for the past eight years. Taking place in their hometown of Clinton, New Jersey the festival attracts fans of the electronic dance music scene from all over the east coast. This year, however, Carlo and his friends seem to be struggling with their coming of age and being stereotypical millennials. Growing up with every opportunity afforded to them, but struggling to capitalize on it, they find themselves depressed and seeking comfort in anything that provides an escape. The festival is their engine of diversion, though they are very aware of the reality that awaits once the music stops and everything comes to an end.
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