On The Surface (2021)
‘On The Surface’ is a 4mn animation about a young Black woman who goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on her experience of having a baby in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy and postnatal depression. Soon her swimming eases. Being in the wild and facing her fears is helping her heal.
Director: Fan Sissoko
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: August 1, 2021
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Tariqh Akoni
Country: Iceland, Mali
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fan Sissoko
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On The Surface about?
- ‘On The Surface’ is a 4mn animation about a young Black woman who goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on her experience of having a baby in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy and postnatal depression. Soon her swimming eases. Being in the wild and facing her fears is helping her heal.
- Who directed On The Surface?
- On The Surface was directed by Fan Sissoko.
- Who stars in On The Surface?
- On The Surface stars Enid Mbabazi.
- How long is On The Surface?
- On The Surface has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is On The Surface?
- On The Surface is a Animation film.
- Where was On The Surface produced?
- On The Surface was produced in Iceland, Mali.