On The Surface

Animation/Short Film, Iceland/Mali 2021

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A young Black woman goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on her experience of raising a child in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy. Being in the wild and facing her fears is helping her heal.
5 min
HD
Starting at 6
Audio language:
English
Subtitles:
EnglishFrench

Awards

Festival Court Derrière 2022 Prix Elie
SMHAF 2022 Animation Award

More information

Director:

Fan Sissoko

Writer:

Fan Sissoko

Producer:

Fan Sissoko

Original title:

On The Surface

Original language:

English

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 6

Audio language:

English

Subtitles:

EnglishFrench