Project Detail

Habituation

Habituation

Synopsis

Bedridden I-Kiribati Yorkshire nun, Anna (81), struggles to reconcile with her declining body, until an urgent memo from her brother provides her with newfound hope, perspective and purpose. With Kiribati under imminent threat of going underwater due to climate change, her native people's survival depends on Anna's amphibious transformation.

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min 59 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Louisa Rose Mackleston
Producer
Thea Burrows
Executive Producer
Jen Bradfield
Editor
Claire Pringle
Screenwriter
Joshua Boutlwood-Neale
Director of Photography
Jordan Carroll
Production Designer
Shelly Pond
Sound
Rob Wingfield
Composer
Ben Crick
Principal cast
Sarah Lam, Ishia Bennison

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Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Cosmos Films Limited

Thea Burrows
Old Oats Royd
Dean House Lane
Luddenden
Halifax
HX2 6RF

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