Project Detail

Live a Little

Synopsis

Acting a fool convinced you're a queen. LIVE A LITTLE taps into the pressures and the amounts of self-control that go into being a ”good woman” in a patriarchal society by celebrating women who decide to not care.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2019 - Short Film Competition

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
3 min 43 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Jenny Jokela
Producer
Jenny Jokela, Celia Hillo
Editor
Jenny Jokela
Screenwriter
Celia Hillo
Production Designer
Jenny Jokela
Sound
Jenny Jokela, Adam Woodhams
Principal cast
Emilie Loiseleur

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Finland co-production

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