Synopsis: Inspired by the song of the same name, Mars follows a day in the life of Charlie Acaster, a young girl from the north of England. All Charlie’s ever wanted is a normal teenage existence – at least that’s what she thinks. But one extraordinary night makes her reassess what truly matters. Frank, funny and fearless, Mars is a magical, unmissable story about accepting yourself, whoever you are. Created by British award-winning music artist Yungblud, written by Chris Bush and directed by Abel Rubinstein, Mars is a short, scripted film of teenage discovery.
About the Filmmaker: Abel Rubinstein is a London based short filmmaker whose work uses powerful performances and comedy to tackle important social issues. His work has screened at prestigious BAFTA and Oscar-qualifying film festivals, honourable mentions are BFI London Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival and Iris Prize. Vice named his work “poignant and sweet, but also hilarious”.
Abel has been inspired by character driven directors such as Sebastian Schipper (Victoria) and Lukas Moodysson (We Are The Best!). As a result, Abel workshops with his actors to achieve realist performances. His unique British LGBT+ storytelling has tackled topics around gender, sexuality, love and friendship. Abel continues to write short films and develop unheard LGBT+ storylines.
Screening Details:
This film is showing in the LGBTQ+ Shorts screening at The Forum Auditorium on 14th November at 7:15pm. Book Tickets
Please note: For reasons outside of the festival’s control, this film will not be part of our online festival screenings.