The Procedure
Synopsis
In a not-so-distant reality, suicide and medically assisted death are morally common procedures, with no moral consequence. And when big capital and productivity become the only morality, the question arises: What to do when a person stops being productive? Well, if they don't generate revenue, it's better for them to die. Maria Eugénia, a retired teacher, has booked her death years in advance. But is she ready for the procedure?
The Procedure (2024) is a 00:11:45 dark comedy short film by Chico Noras (Portugal). In a not-so-distant reality, suicide and medically assisted death are morally common procedures, with no moral conseq... Selected for Romford Horror Festival (2025).
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Festival History
- Anatomy: Crime - Horror International Film Festival 2025 generic ★ Won: Best Short Film (All Categories); Best Director Short Film (Noras)
- Der phantastische internationale Trashfilm 2025 generic - International Audience Award Friday
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival 2025 generic
- HARD:LINE International Film Festival 2025 - Meliees Nominee
- Madeira Fantastic FilmFest 2025 generic - Best national short
- Morbido Fest 2025 generic - Cortometrajes (block B)
- Romford Horror Festival 2025
- Sophia Awards 2025 generic
Full credits
| Director | Chico Noras |
| Cast | Paula Só (Maria Eugénia), Eunice Correia (Joana), Pedro Martinho (Dr. Joaquim), Teresa Vaz (Recepcionist) |
| Screenplay | Rafael Traquino, Chico Noras |
| Producer | Chico Noras |
Technical
| Runtime | 12 min |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Colour | Color |
| Shooting format | Digital |
Identifiers & sources
| IMDb | tt28236878 |
| TMDB | 1326634 |
| FILMFREEWAY | THEPROCEDURE420 |
