The Short Films of the Pawn Shop Presents
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The Silver Dragon Cassius, a budding drug addict turned thief, is adrift between his fascination of sharks and the cold bite of his growing habit. When an exchange with his dealer goes south, Cassius’ search for drug money turns desperate and brings him to the table of a mysterious fence and a beautiful palm reader. Featuring Vangelis’ classic composition “Reve”, The Silver Dragon is a dream like descent into the forbidden world of drugs, crime and sharks, a world that is enchanting and deadly. *Watch an excerpt from The Silver Dragon |
| Peter Quartaroli as Cassius in The Silver Dragon. Photo by Scot Goodman |
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Deserter A mysterious Navy sailor, a crooked police detective, and a beautiful prostitute are the sordid characters whose lives intersect in Deserter, a stylish short noir drama set in post World War II San Francisco. Winner of the Silver Lily Award at the 1999 Guernsey Lily International Film Festival in the United Kingdom, Deserter explores the darkly romantic underworld of post war America, decaying landscapes, dive bars and cheap hotels, a world of nostalgia and tragedy. As Raymond Chandler said, “the streets were dark with something more than night.” |
| Marin Van Young and John Thiel in Deserter. Photo by Lisbeth Storandt. |