It's over

Another Marbella Film festival comes to a close. The festival is, despite what anyone might think, a 3rd tier festival in only its second year. So, with that in mind, imagine my pleasure at being able to report that I actually saw some good stuff.

Afghan Muscles is <sarcasm>the best movie about Afghani body builders I've ever seen</sarcasm>. But seriously, the film is everything you would want in a documentary - it has a great central character, a story arc and is packed with emotions.

Fish Can't Fly was a delightful romantic short. Shorts, in my opinion, are best when done as jokes with a solid punchline and a twist. This one fits that to a T.

I Became is a touching narrative short from Mumbai. The filmmaker was actually there *I'll fill in her name when I find her card* . She was great to talk with. This film won the best short category, and it deserved it. She is a young filmmaker, with a great eye. Ok, it did meander a little, but for those of us NOT living in Mumbai, it was a visual treat.

check them out if you can (with hope they'll be appearing on FilmAmora)