Safe
A film by Ian Barling
On a winter night in Atlantic City, the manager of a defunct casino must reckon with his parental failures when his unruly son comes to him in desperate need of help.

A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Ian toured the eastern US as a drummer in various punk rock bands in his youth. His last short film, SAFE, premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and was acquired by Criterion Channel. He was recently named a Vimeo Breakout Creator and is represented by Jacob Snyder (Range Media) and Elias Scangas (Entertainment 360). He currently lives in New York City, where he’s developing his first feature film.

16min • USA • 2021



Screening next week – Feeling Through, a film by Doug Roland (USA)  
 
Next Live Screening
Wed. May 20th
8PM – Paris

Bringing together emerging voices from across the globe, the evening spans intimate dramas, experimental narratives, and visually driven storytelling. 

Featuring films by Julia Elihu, Elizabeth Haley Anderson, Xiaoxuan Jiang and more, the evening reflects Sixteen Film Institute’s commitment to championing bold new cinematic voices. 

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Oddity
27, rue Notre Dame de Nazareth
75003 Paris
Doors: 7:30PM
Screening: 8PM
5 euros
Limited capacity
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