Hello Mum – MQFF+ shorts package
We’ve reserved this gem of a film just for you with this MQFF+ exclusive. To Kill The Chicken (杀了那只鸡), directed by Qin Qin, is a charming return-home story in which one family’s tensions erupt over the fate of a single chicken. To keep the charm alive, we’ve included two stunning accompanying shorts that highlight our queer connections with our mothers.
Short Films
DIR: Qin Qin
When Xiaolan heads home for the Qingming Festival, he knows he’ll have to hide who he is to meet his family’s expectations about marriage. As tensions rise, everything comes to a head during the traditional chicken-slaughter ritual, pushing him toward a truth he can no longer hide. This beautifully shot and charming short film is directored by rising star Qin Qin.
DIR: Lisa Ott
When Sam meets a mysterious fox, they embark on a magical attic journey that reveals surprising common ground and the beauty of difference.
DIR: Atakan Yilmaz
When his mother dies, a drag performer returns home to a family that never knew his truth. In her hidden keepsakes, Lou Lou finds the beginnings of self-acceptance.
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