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IIFF Arbiter Picks:
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Dale:
5. “Humboldt County”
Directed by Danny Jacobs and Darrin Grodsky, Egyptian, Sunday, 7 p.m.
A film taking consideration to the search for happiness and acceptance in an unlikely setting – backwoods marijuana farms.
4. “Local Heroes: Made in Idaho Short Films”
Various directors, Egyptian, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Giving those of us with short attention spans a chance for something short and local.
3. “Tokyo Gore Police”
Directed by Yoshihiro Nishimura, Egyptian, Saturday, 11:30 p.m.
Following in the ultra-gore vein of many Japanese classics, this film set in a desensitized future, tackles revenge, the perils of the modern world and the pitfalls of science.
2. “The Legend of God’s Gun”
Directed by Mike Bruce, Egyptian, Friday, 11:30 p.m. and Flicks, Sunday 9:15 p.m.
Vengeance and moral depravity rule the themes in this visually striking kaleidoscopic western.
Kayla:
5. “Mr. Big”
Directed by Tiffany Burns, Flicks, Saturday, 7 p.m.
A Canadian narrative on legal deception and false information.
4. “Let the Right One In”
Directed by Tomas Alfredson, Edwards, Saturday, 7 p.m.
A romantic vampire fantasy descanting the power of dreams.
3. “A Gothic Tale”
Directed by Justin Paul Ritter, Egyptian, Friday, 9:15 p.m. (World Premiere)
A grim harkening to past, despotic paradigms.
2. “2nd Verse: The Rebirth of Poetry”
Directed by Carl D. Brown, Egyptian, Saturday, noon and Flicks, Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
A depiction of the effects of poetry and spoken word on “urban teens,” the film comments on the power of “voice” in youth culture.
Top Pick:
1. “Work in Sanity”
Directed by Chad A. Rinn, Egyptian, Friday, 2:15 p.m. and Flicks, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (World Premiere)
Boise-Based filmmakers produce inspiration through the mundane in a film about the possible inspirations in a corporate lifestyle. Filmed both after hours and incognito, the perspective of a telemarketer shines through 86 minutes.