Village East – Day One – Block Two
Village East by Angelika
Village East by Angelika is a movie theater in the East Village of Manhattan in New York City. Part of the former Yiddish Theatre District, the theater was designed in the Moorish Revival style by Harrison Wiseman and built from 1925 to 1926 by Louis Jaffe.
Bowery Film Festival is proud to screen the following selections:
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Creator
Directed by Jon Pivko
A short film where a young musician navigates the absurdity of the Information Age, as AI blurs the line between art and identity in unexpected ways.
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TAPE OF ’25
Directed by Eduardo Machado
In the final week of college, a tight-knit group of friends unravels when an AI-generated sextape throws them into a spiral of paranoia, jealousy, and identity crises. Especially Jack, whose girlfriend appears in the video with a mysterious but confident outcast.
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FEELING
Directed by Hilton Goode
On the night of Élysée Jackson's 19th birthday, her old friend Bento Benson in a bid to make the occasion unforgettable, declares they must listen to at least one of her prized records while under the influence. What unfolds for the pair is the creation of a shared realm-crafted embrace, where the world around them begins to fade away, leaving room for their relationship to blossom on this single unforgettable night
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Les Petites Morts
Directed by Chinisha Scott
After being unexpectedly fired while on a work trip in Paris, indecisive Sadie makes an uncharacteristically bold decision and crashes her best friend Eden's solo trip in Morocco. There, Sadie is forced to face some hard truths about herself, choosing adventure, and how to keep up with the life she truly wants.
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What to Wear
Directed by James C Watson
Caught between memory and loss, a man lingers in the moments of waiting for his wife to find the perfect dress.
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I Hate My Love Life
Directed by Tiffany Jackman
Married for more than 25 years, Dave and Angie Turner have hit a rough patch in their relationship. Listening to bad advice from their friends, the internet and podcasters has them believing life is better in the streets. Unable to come to a resolution, their bohemian life coach gives them an option- if you think life is better without your mate, go on a date with someone else and see. The couple dives into the dating pool headfirst, only to find out it’s contaminated.
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