Project Detail

Lions

Synopsis

Rosie, a Congolese teenager, who’s recently arrived in London, discovers the unwelcoming side of life in Britain when a misunderstanding with two window cleaners escalates into conflict.
Official Selection LA Shorts International Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
25 min 27 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Beru Tessema
Producer
Ama Ampadu, Alexandre Gavras
Co-Producer
Thomas Carillon
Editor
Gabriel Gonzalez
Screenwriter
Beru Tessema
Director of Photography
Noé Bach
Production Designer
Paix Robinson
Sound
Philippe Henry
Principal cast
Melodie Wakivuamina, Ka-Neileo Cope, Kurt Egyiawan, Morgan Watkins, Todd Carty, Winnie Imara, Katie Georgiou, Naana Agyei-Ampadu
Line Producers
Pinky Ghundale, Precious Mahaga

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Saturday Films

14 Streamside Close
London
N9 9XB

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