Project Detail

Sweet Like Lemons

Synopsis

A visual reflection on getting out of a harmful relationship and moving on. 'Sweet Like Lemons' is a play on the saying "when life gives you lemons make lemonade", only in this case there is no lemonade to be made but the lemons still taste sweeter than what you left behind.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2023
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min 31 sec
Format
16:9
Director
Jenny Jokela
Producer
Jenny Jokela
Screenwriter
Jenny Jokela
Sound
Adam Woodhams
Composer
Sarah Playford
Additional Writing
Celia Hillo

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Jenny Jokela

42/20 Shore
London
EH6 6QU
www/jennyjokela.com

Sales Company

Bonobo Studio (Distribution)

Tukanac 78a
Zagreb 10000
CROATIA

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