Project Detail

Lions

Synopsis

Rosie, a Congolese teenager, who’s recently arrived in London, discovers the unwelcoming side of life in Britain when a misunderstanding with two window cleaners escalates into conflict.
Official Selection LA Shorts International Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2022
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
25 min 27 sec
Format
Digital
Director
Beru Tessema
Producer
Ama Ampadu, Alexandre Gavras
Editor
Gabriel Gonzalez
Screenwriter
Beru Tessema
Director of Photography
Noé Bach
Production Designer
Paix Robinson
Sound
Philippe Henry
Principal cast
Melodie Wakivuamina, Ka-Neileo Cope, Kurt Egyiawan, Morgan Watkins, Todd Carty, Winnie Imara, Katie Georgiou, Naana Agyei-Ampadu
Line Producers
Pinky Ghundale, Precious Mahaga

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Saturday Films

14 Streamside Close
London
N9 9XB

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