From staff reports
Rhett House Reels, a new program featuring the best of Beaufort International Film Festival (BIFF) films from the past 20 years, kiskcs off Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Garden at Rhett House Inn.
The films will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there will be a cash bar.
Each Garden Cinema evening will begin with a “get to know you” reception followed by some of the finest in short films, and documentaries. The program will continue on Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec/ 11.
A look at the films that will be screening on Thursday, Sept. 25:
“A Shattering”
20 minutes, New York, N.Y.
Director: Jan Jalenak
Synopsis: A carefully constructed marriage implodes when an unexpected call unleashes a fragility and pain that have been simmering for years.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/870768547
“Because I Love You”
14 minutes, New York, N.Y.
Director: Bob Celli
Synopsis: Marco and Joanna enjoy an electric marriage, until Marco is witness to a series of events that lead him to suspect Joanna is having an affair with a co-worker.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/836581818
“Hedgehog”
18 minutes, Albany, N.Y.
Director: D. Mitry
Synopsis: Ukraine, six years old Nina is sent to her grandma’s remote village. In the shack outside, Nina discovers a badly wounded Russian soldier.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/791357639
“Infraction”
22 minutes, Philadelphia, Pa.
Director: Timothy Blackwood
Synopsis: When a prison guard is murdered on the job, his replacement and an inmate form an unlikely relationship with life-altering ramifications. This film is based on the real life story of Philadelphia native Terrance Lewis who served 21 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.
