The Legendary Brighton Rocks International Film Festival Returns to Latest TV!

Brighton Rocks International Film Festival, the city’s main forum for indie and underground cinema, returns to Latest TV on Monday, to bring you a selection of films from its live events.

Drama, comedy, horror, experimental, factual, BRIFF has it all!

Catch it at 9pm from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th, with repeats on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th:

Monday 23rd

EPISODE 1:

Ill Fares The Land by Patrick Ireland
18:15, UK
Mermaids. Migrants. And the Far Right. A young boy finds a mermaid washed up on the shores of his seaside home while his older brother is swept up in the rising tide of far-right nationalism.

Denmark Doesn’t Exist by Joseph Archer
8:57, Denmark
People are starting to believe that Denmark doesn’t exist. One woman does everything she can to convince her best friend that it does.

Postponed by Luke Shelley
3:41, UK
An advertising exec confronts an unknown presence during a work-from-home client call. It’s time for a reality check…

Soulmate by Richard Fenwick
14:58, UK
Anna, a lonely computer coder, has been nurturing an illegal romance with an AI in a computer simulation for the past six months. When her company uncovers the affair, she’s forced into a desperate battle to save her precious relationship.

Pieces by Klara Schmickler
14:04, Germany
Swimmer Elin finds herself at a crossroads after her girlfriend Alma persuades her to embark on a risky adventure…

Tuesday 24th

EPISODE 2:

Beneath a Mother’s Feet by Elias Suhail
15:31, UK
A single mother in Morocco, trapped in a mundane existence, confronts her dreams and fears, leading to the agonising decision to forsake all she knows, even her children.

A Well Bread Woman by Jasmine Kaur Gregory
4:59, UK
Bella is the star of a hit 1960s cooking show, A Well-Bread Woman. It has been running for almost a decade. She is sharp and witty and a very talented cook. When everyone else packs down after a long day on set, Bella stays put, remaining in character. At first it seems funny, but it quickly reveals something darker…

Grandmaster by Vili Sakselin
14:59, UK
On the eve of the game that could finally make him world champion, an ambitious chess prodigy has a fateful encounter with a player better than him.

Black Samphire by Alexander Vanegas – Sus
13:50, UK
In a rural village poisoned by polluted waters, a couple on the brink of collapse must face the consequences of ignoring the signs.

The Clogging by Eric Larson
4:15, US
A man at a party must do the unthinkable after he clogs the only toilet.

The Dead of Winter by Stephen Graves
11:42, UK
After an affluent man leaves a rough sleeper to die in the cold on Christmas Eve, he’s haunted by a figure that may be a vengeful spirit – or his own guilty conscience.

Wednesday 25th

EPISODE 3:

Portrait by Grace Louey
11:38, UK
When teenager Siah decides to take a nude selfie, she feels both exhilarated and mature. But when she receives news that her photo has been shared, Siah’s sexual agency all but evaporates before her.

I Don’t Need Adult Conversation by Vika Evdokimenko
12:03, UK
A new mother dotes on her baby by day, but discovers dark feelings stirring up inside her at night. This hybrid doc explores the shadow side of motherhood which remains taboo in our culture.

A Positive Contribution by Nuri Moseinco
11:55, UK
In the near future, criminals are given a choice – go to prison or get their memories wiped and replaced with fictional ones so they can make a positive contribution to society. Charlotte, a doctor at the Memory Replacement Institute, begins to question her own reality when a patient claiming to be her wife begs her to save their daughter.

I’ll Call You Back by David Harding & Thomas Young
3:10, UK
In Abbie’s basement, an intense scene unfolds around Jim’s seemingly lifeless body. As Abbie attempts to make an emergency call, the narrative blurs the lines between reality and performance.

Between Two Piers: A Brighton Busking Project by Rosie Robinson
20:00, UK
“Between Two Piers” explores Brighton’s seafront busking scene. The film uses observational and participatory filmmaking to delve into the unique atmosphere that inspires spontaneous musical invention in this distinctive environment. But does the act of capturing these ephemeral performances disrupt the magic? The presence of a camera brings risk – is it worth it, in order to connect with audiences online and enhance the music?

Thursday 26th

EPISODE 4:

Bunuelesque by Gregory Wait
20:00, UK
In this psychological thriller inspired by Luis Bunuel, a dinner party of the wealthy morphs into a surreal twist. A reflective look into the lives of the upper class, ‘Bunuelesque’ satirises the vapid conversations of the rich, paying homage through the truly surreal: the horror of the upper-class dinner party. An affluent couple, Charlotte and Ian, host their estranged friends, Mark and Ruth in their opulent apartment. All the while, the untouched meal serves as a haunting symbol of the characters’ greed …

Feeling Lucky by Anna-Marie Ramm
2:38, UK
A couple show their true colours when they discover that they’ve won the lottery.

175 by Kasra Karimi
21:50, UK
Inspired by true events. Rural England, early 2013. Ruth and Juliet are waiting for the British Parliament to legalise same-sex marriage so can get married. But Juliet suffers from a terminal illness and doesn’t have long to live. They are racing against time.

Helen of Troy’s by Nick Flügge
4:15, UK
Starring, written and produced by Lia Hatzakis, alongside director Nick Flügge, Helen of Troy’s is a semi-auto-biographical tale of small town frustrated ambition, broken dreams and magical fish. While everyone including her boyfriend has gone off to Uni in Brum to “have all the sex”, Helen is stuck still working at Troy’s, her Dad’s fish ‘n’ chip shop, dreaming of escaping the drudgery of her working class life. Set in Bedworth, in the real-life chip shop where Lia grew up and with a cameo from her Dad, Helen of Troy’s is a funny, heartfelt, chip-oil soaked trip into the mind of a desperate twenty-something girl from the Midlands.

In Your Hands by Luigi Sibona
11:38, UK
Late evening in a London barbershop, an awkward stranger becomes enamoured with a charming barber. An unlikely attraction sparks between them and after a life-changing shave for The Stranger, the two go for a drink. As alcohol lowers The Stranger’s inhibitions, his fascination for shaving starts to reveal a dark desire. After an uncomfortable walk home, The Barber politely cuts the evening short. Things take a turn when The Stranger sees The Barber shaving another customer, sending him into a deadly rage and hurtles them both to a grim and unpredictable climax.

Friday 27th

EPISODE 5:

Love Lost by Pablo Saura
14:08, UK
João, a young Afro-Portuguese sex worker, infiltrates a London brothel with the hope to connect with a frequent guest.

My Best Friend’s Recipe by Gus Lewis
14:06, UK
A secret recipe forces best friends Phoebe and Kate to be honest with each other. Can their mend their crumbling friendship, or will they end things for good?

I’ve Soiled Myself Again by Jonathan Buck
3:30, UK
A man is confronted by parallel versions of himself as he contemplates his life choices.

The Sewing Circle by Jesse Williams
4:30, UK
When youthful, Golden-Age starlet Laura Hall shows up late to a secret support group for queer women, a deadly plot is unveiled that threatens the safety of Laura and the group.

Finding Cowboy-Man by Aaron Seeruthun
7:16, UK
How far would you go to follow your dreams? Would you sacrifice your friendship for fame? Just to have it all? Well, this cowboy did. This documentary is filled with toothpicks, moustaches, and heart. Follow Cowboy-Man’s journey to realise his dream. There is only one thing stopping him… his Invisible Horse.

Body of Water by Atiha Burn
15:07, UK
‘Body of Water’ is a short coming-of-age journey between two Cornish girls, who find solace in their daily morning swims. In the embrace of the sunrise, Elowen and Carmen find comfort in each other and their bond blossoms into a relationship that shelters them from familial troubles, religious differences, and challenges the unique hurdle of their communication.

Hello? by Mac Montero
3:09, UK
It’s the 90s in London. During her lunch break, a businesswoman calls her boyfriend for phone sex. It doesn’t quite go to plan.