Dédé (Ancestor)
Synopsis
Blending abstract storytelling with rich spiritual iconography, the film delves into feminine cosmology, folklore, and traditional artistry. Featuring copper motifs and intricate relief engravings, DÉDÉ reimagines West African sculptures through animation, bringing mythological deities, fertility carvings, and tribal masks to life in a visually striking journey.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Festival 2025
Details
- Year
- 2025
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 3 min 8 sec
- Format
- Frame by Frame animation
- Director
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Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
- Producer
- Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
- Screenwriter
- Yasmine Tara Opre Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
- Sound
- Alex Adetiba
- Composer
- Alex Adetiba
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Yasmine Djedje-Fisher-Azoume
9 Mayfield RoadLondon
SW19 3NF
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