Aero Theatre Presents: Flowers and Little Wing

“Flowers” (2015, Croatia, 19 min. Dir. Judita Gamulin) A Pula Film Festival winner and 2016 Student Oscar nominee, this short offers perspective on two families visiting their respective patriarchs in a shared hospital room. Followed by:
Double Feature: LITTLE WING (TYTTÖ NIMELTÄ VARPU), 2016, Finland, 100 min. Director Selma Vilhunen’s debut feature is an uplifting story about a young girl (newcomer Linnea Skog) who decides to track down her father after being disappointed by her immature mother (Finnish pop star Paula Vesala, in an affecting dramatic turn). Like its teenage heroine, the film tackles issues such as bullying, poverty and mental illness with considerable maturity and respect. Nominated for 10 Jussi Awards this year. “A tender-hearted coming-of-age story shot in a low-key, realist style.” – Alissa Simon, Variety. In Finnish with English subtitles. Discussion following with LITTLE WING actress Paula Vesala.