Project Detail

Locks and Keys, Water, Trees

Synopsis

Told entirely in drawings made over nearly thirty years by British artist/filmmaker Penny Andrea, LOCKS AND KEYS, WATER, TREES portrays the genesis of a rare brain tumor with its origins in early childhood. Diagnosed and treated in the artist's late twenties, the film reflects an ongoing process of recovery from traumatic brain injury. Portraying drawing as both escape and embrace, a 'shuttle between inner and outer worlds', and video as its counterpart medium in time, the film speaks to the communicative power of art to connect, explore and heal trauma.
Official Selection IDFA 2021 - Envision Competition - World premiere

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Running time
99 min
Director
Penny Andrea
Producer
Penny Andrea
Editor
Penny Andrea
Director of Photography
Penny Andrea
Sound
Young Thugs
Composer
Garo Nahoulakian, Angela Penhaligon
Sound Design
Poppy Illsley

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Production Status

Production Company

Penny Andrea

Sales Company

Penny Andrea

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