ON THE SURFACE receives a Special Mention at Clermont-Ferrand
The Icelandic animated short film, On the Surface by Fan Sissoko, received a Special Mention of the Jury in the International Competition at the prestigious Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. The Festival took place from January 28 - February 5 in France.
Click here to see the interview with Sissoko during the festival, talking to journalist Laurence Boyce about her film.
On the Surface tells the story of Ada. She goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on raising a child in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy. Soon her swimming eases. Facing her fears is helping her heal.
The film was written and directed by Fan Sissoko and storyteller is Enid Mbabazi. The film had its premiere on August 1 2021 at the arts festival Fringe of Colour Films.
For further information on Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival visit the festival's official webpage.