Long Line of Ladies
A film by Rayka Zehtabchi & Shaandiin Tome
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Long Line of Ladies intimately observes the months-long process of one girl and her tight-knit Karuk community as they come together to prepare for her Ihuk, the coming-of-age ceremony for girls which went dormant for over 120 years due to the violence and destruction brought on by the Gold Rush. In the weeks leading up to her Ihuk, Ahty learns traditional dances and songs and mentally and physically prepares to spend four days blindfolded and fasting. Meanwhile, the women and men around her work tirelessly to pass down knowledge, prepare regalia, tools and food, and above all, to promote the continued revitalization of their traditions.

Rayka Zehtabchi is a director and producer working in both documentary and fiction. In 2019, Rayka became the first Iranian woman to win an Oscar for her film "Period. End of Sentence.," which can be seen on Netflix worldwide. In all her projects, she brings a naturalistic approach to her storytelling, striving for honesty and intimacy on screen.

Shaandiin Tome is a recognized writer, director and cinematographer from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her award-winning break-out short film Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. She aims to bring resonating imagery in a blend of convergence with story, illustrating her perspective as a Diné woman.

22min • USA • 2022


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Screening next week – Mal de Madre, a film by Irene Baque (Spain)
 
Next Live Screening
Sat. June 27th
8:30PM – Paris

Sixteen Film Institute presents the French premiere of High Receipts, a lyrical portrait of youth, friendship, and the drifting intensity of a Tokyo summer, Directed by Matthew Ballard.

​Both intimate and atmospheric, High Receipts is a poetic meditation on adolescence and the seemingly insignificant moments that later come to define us.

​The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director after the film.

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Pulp Studio
19, rue de la Fontaine au Roi
75011 Paris
Doors: 8PM
Screening: 8:30PM
7 euros
Limited capacity
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Since 2020, the Sixteen Film Institute has presented hundreds of free online short film screenings, spotlighting internationally recognised filmmakers and major festival voices. We have built a strong reputation for spotting new cinematic voices early, supporting filmmakers at formative stages of their careers.

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Xiaoxuan Jiang
2022 / China / 17min
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2023 / USA / 14min

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