Needle
Directed by Anahita Ghazvinizadeh • 2013 • United States
Lilly plans to get her ears pierced, until her parents’ incessant quarreling begins to cause problems. This skillful look at shifting family dynamics insightfully explores the stages children go through when processing change. Anahita Ghazvinizadeh’s subtle approach leads to a powerful payoff. The short film was the winner of the Cinéfondation award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.