"FOOLISH APRIL—The Liars of April" Special Feature Starts on Brillia ShortShorts Theater Online, an Online Cinema Specializing in Short Films

Visual Voice Co., Ltd. (Shibuya Ward: Representative Director Tetsuya Bessho), which operates the online short film theater Brillia ShortShorts Theater Online (hereinafter, BSSTO), will feature five short films under the theme of "FOOLISH APRIL—The Liars of April" starting in April, which begins with April Fool's Day. These films explore the theme of lies and unfold moving dramas. "Lies" are sometimes told to make oneself look better, and sometimes to protect someone. This special feature collects short films that vividly capture such foolish, yet lovable, aspects of human nature. From mysteries of deception to awkward love stories born from lies, and poignant dramas of continuously lying to oneself— https://sst-online.jp/magazine/19133/ April, the season of lies and endearing misunderstandings. A new breeze blows, and everyone feels a little giddy. April Fool's pranks, pretenses to make oneself seem bigger, and clumsy pride that tries to deceive even oneself. This special feature carefully selected five short films that portray such "foolish" yet irresistible human figures. "INTERMISSION" (France), where a casual lie at the cinema unexpectedly opens the door to adulthood; "Someone Special" (France), an awkward love story born from lies, perhaps? "Last Lie" (Japan), an irreversible incident scene where lies lead to more lies; "A Solitary Supper" (Australia), a mysterious restaurant drama of deception; "Someone Else" (China), a poignant love story led by a one-night lie. These stories, lasting only 10 to 20 minutes, depict our very lives, beautiful precisely because of their foolishness. This spring, why not gently embrace the "foolish" side within you? ## BSSTO FOOLISH APRIL—The Liars of April **"INTERMISSION"** Director: Anthony Lemaitre / France / Comedy Keywords: Short film, BSSTO, Lies, April Fool's Day, Brillia, Bicycle Thief, Short movie, Online theater, Online cinema, Tokyo Tatemono