Meaning In Motion
Saturday 20th September 14:15pm (60m)
A collection of animated shorts that explore the complex nature of human connection, with others and ourselves. Whether nurturing or fractured, these stories explore how we say goodbye to people and feelings; sometimes with grief, sometimes with gratitude and relief.
Content Guidance: abortion/miscarriage/loss of a child, animal cruelty/abuse, sexual violence, suicide/self-harm
AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE
Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, And Granny Would Dance is a tale of love, grief and resilience. At its heart, it is a tribute to the solidarity of Iranian women.
Director: Maryam Mohajer
Writer: Maryam Mohajer
Producer: Abigail Addison
BLISS
Bliss is a poem dedicated to grandmothers, femininity and life. It is highly inspired by the women in my life and their ability to love unconditionally as well as the transformative power of nature.
Director: Freya Zoharah K. Sørensen
CAT & FISH
A goldfish in a small container goes to a bigger pond with the help of a cat and the sun.
Director: Nilram Ranjbar
Writer: Nilram Ranjbar
Producer: Elham Asadi
THE EATING OF AN ORANGE
In a large manor house identical figures eat the same, move the same, look the same. But everything will change for one woman when she gets given an orange by an unknown figure.
Director: May Kindred-Boothby
Writer: May Kindred-Boothby
GARDENING
In the aftermath of sexual assault, a woman retreats into the garden of her mind. Searching for answers and struggling to do ‘the right thing’, she realises that she must regain her voice and find new paths to healing, before she and her garden are destroyed completely.
Director: Sarah Beeby
Writer: Louisa Wood
Producer: Jo Lewis
PASSENGER
In this anime-inspired film, Cora’s life changes forever after a vengeful Spirit appears. The Spirit tries to possess Cora’s body, but over time they form a dysfunctional relationship.
Director: Nia Alavezos
Writer: Nia Alavezos
Producer: Louis Jones, Alderney Middleton
ROMINA
Romina tells the true story of a 14-year-old girl facing an unplanned pregnancy in a state in the USA where abortion is banned. Despite the legal barriers, a community rallies around her, ensuring she can access the abortion she desires.
Director: Paola Mendoza
Writer: Paola Mendoza
Producer: Becky Morrison, Paola Mendoza, Katie Maguire
SANDCASTLES
A wistful child re-lives a memory close to their heart.
Director: Meredith Stewart
Writer: Meredith Stewart
Producer: Meredith Stewart
SUBLUNAR
A projectionist is drawn by moonlight into the depths of self destruction.
Director: Alessia Paino
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