Esperança
Ajyal Competition
Cécile Rousset, Jeanne Paturle, Benjamin Serero / Short Documentary / France / 2019 / 5 min / DCP
In French
Interests: Animation
Rated: Mature subject matter which may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised.Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas.
Synopsis
After her father launches an investigation into a corrupt politician in Angola, he is taken away in the middle of the night—leaving fifteen-year-old Esperança and her mother fearing for their lives. Fleeing to the relative safety of France, the pair begin to make the best of their new home in this heartfelt animated documentary told from young Esperança's perspective.
About the Directors
‘Esperança’ was an illustrated animation project from a group of talented French animators, namely Cécile Rousset, Jeanne Paturle, and Benjamin Serero.
Credits
- Director
- Cécile Rousset, Jeanne Paturle, Benjamin Serero
- Screenwriter
- Benjamin Serero, Cécile Rousset
- Producer
- Benjamin Serero
- Editor
- Erika Haglund
- Music
- Thomas Dappelo
- Production Company
- Beppie Films
- Mixing
- Jérémie Halbert
- Distributor
- Miyu Distribution