Scottish International Storytelling Festival: The Unexpected Journey
The Unexpected Journey is a profoundly beautiful and moving film which tells the stories of three teenage boys, who after falling ill, discover they have cancer.
About Scottish International Storytelling Festival: The Unexpected Journey
Ryan, Callum and Sam share their powerful personal stories, and deep philosophical reflections on life, death, acceptance, hopes and fears which display wisdom far beyond their years. Filmed and edited by Oliver Benton, with additional film by Conor Smart. Workshopping and artistic direction by Marion Kenny, supported by Conor Smart.
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2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us.
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