This film, consisting of twelve vignettes, lasts just over an hour. The group of people with whom I saw it was a mix of Lithuanian, British, American, and French. Immediate reviews ranged from "disappointing" (Lithuanian) to "interesting" (American) to "I quite liked the stories" (English). A couple of the plots weren't quite clear, but on the whole, I found this an hour very well spent. Several of the stories are quite gripping, and one only wishes they lasted longer than 5-6 minutes. We all had a feeling of being unsettled: some because the stories are just a glimpse into a life, with no finality or closure, some because racism (overt or subtle) is an unsettling topic. But it needs to be brought into the open like this.
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deming11 February 2001
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jeannine-simon-117 June 2009"Pas d'histoires" presents 12 outstanding short films by young film-makers on racism in everyday life. The films encourage to discuss and act against racism. Especially suitable for the use at schools among a young audience. Examples of films included in "Pas d'histoires": CYRANO - A girl receives love letters from an anonymous but talented author. How does she react when she finds that he is colored? LETTRE A ABOU - Ahmed has only recently arrived in France. Who does he confide in with all his worries about quarrels with his new schoolmates? MOHAMED Following a racist attack, Mohamed realizes that his skin is the "wrong" color. He longs to change his identity. PETITS RIENS Dark-skinned Mohamed applies for a job which Mlle Dubois is also hoping to get. The director hints at 'little differences'... PIMPRENELLE - Soria is supposed to dress up as a fairy to entertain the kids at a children's party. What does the hostess say when she realizes Soria is not blond and white like a "real" fairy? RELOU - Three young North Africans are molesting a blonde girl on a bus. The tension rises, until the young girl answers...