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And Granny Would Dance

Synopsis

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.
Official Selection Palm Springs International ShortFest 2024 - World premiere
Palm Springs International ShortFest 2024 - Best Short Animation Audience Award - Winner
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

Details

Year
2024
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
10 min
Director
Maryam Mohajer
Producer
Abigail Addison; Assistant Producer: Adriana Scalisi
Executive Producer
Natascha Wharton, Gary Thomas
Editor
Anna Dick
Screenwriter
Maryam Mohajer
Sound
Fonic
Music
Tanera Dawkins
Principal cast
Soussan Farrokhnia, Maral Mohammadi, Maryam Davary, Farzaneh Yazdandoost, Saba Yazdani
Animators
Maryam Mohajer, Matilde Senos; Assistant Animator: Sofia Negri

Genre

Woman Director Comedy Drama

Categories

Animation

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by BFI Short Form Animation Fund

Animate Projects

45 Empress Road
Derby
DE23 6TD

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