Abuelas (Grandmothers)

In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances means she will be forced to wait over 30 years. Using real-life testimonials this animated-documentary raises issues of memory, repression and loss.

Best Short Film
Director:
Afarin Eghbal
Year:
2011
Country:
United Kingdom
Genre:
Animated documentary
Length:
9'
Production:
National Film & Television School
Screenplay:
Afarin Eghbal & Francesca Gardiner
Photography:
Claire Buxton
Editing:
Katherine Lee
Sound:
Nikola Zivojinovic
Music:
Lennert Busch
Cast:
Geraldine McEwan (Narrator/ English Voiceover); Joy McBrinn (Abuela/ Grandmother); Jenney Surelia (Female Tango Dancer/ Maria-Marta); Lukasz Platkowski (Male Tango Dancer/ Soldier); Alexia James (Little Girl); Sofia Margaritis (Baby)