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Howl (2025)

Howl poster
Directed by
Domini Marshall
Genre
drama
Country
Australia
Runtime
16 min
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Two best friends attend a suburban house party. There, shifting desires and hard choices push them to rethink their relationship and their futures.

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What happens

Howl is a 2025 Australian short drama film written and directed by Domini Marshall. The film follows Daisy and Lila, who are best friends. At a suburban house party, shifting desires and tough choices force them to reconsider their place in the world and what they mean to each other. The film was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 18 February 2025. It is also selected for 39th Teddy Award, and will compete for Best Short Film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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