Daughters of the Late Colonel
Synopsis
The story takes place in 1920 and is set within a European townhouse where Constantia and Josephine have always lived with their domineering father. The two sisters' mother died when they were young, and they have spent their lives enslaved to the rhythm and routine of Father’s house. Even in death they fear their father and imagine him springing out of the wardrobe or shouting at them from his grave.
Over time, their father’s control diminishes and they find comfort in taking part in peaceful activities in each other’s company. An unexpected visitor also helps them to find the courage to begin their lives anew.
A merry, rude, and lyrical, animated adaptation of the modernist short story written by Katherine Mansfield in 1920. In this adaptation the sisters will begin to assert themselves in joyful, unexpected ways that could only be depicted in animation.
Official Selection Quinzaine des Cinéastes / Directors' Fortnight Cannes 2026 - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2026
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Format
- Hand painted animation on paper
- Director
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Elizabeth Hobbs
- Producer
- Abigail Addison, Fabian Driehorst, Phil Davies
- Editor
- Mark Jenkins
- Sound
- Simon Bastian
- Composer
- Hutch Demouilpied
- Festival Distribution
- Square Eyes, Wouter Jansen
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
An Animate Projects (UK), Fabian&Fred (DE) production
Animate Projects
Abigail Addison45 Empress Road
Derby
DE23 6TD
Sales Company
Festival Distribution
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