Join us online for a journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.
This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: Mental Health, Hateful Language. Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://wholepicturetoolkit.org.uk/in-production/work-well-with-vulnerable-contributors-and-sensitive-content/trigger-warning-guidance-and-sample-wording/"
Based on true story: Meticulously-groomed and elegant Granny Sima invites her family for Shabbat dinner, but when she bites into the roast chicken, this mild-mannered 74 year-old literally transforms into a grotesque, gluttonous and ravenous beast. The grandchild, new to Granny’s story, follows her back in time through her journey of poverty, struggle, hunger and hope. From post WWII Lithuania where antisemitism is rife and food is scarce and where the smell of roasting chicken from her neighbour's apartment fills Tiny Sima's dreams, to Israel where chicken is rationed after the Sinai war and Young Sima steals scraps meant for the dog, back to South Africa where the grandchild finally learns why Granny Sima eats chicken like it’s the last day of her life.
- Year2024
- Runtime10:45
- LanguageEnglish, Hebrew, Russian
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorSivan Raphaely
Join us online for a journey into the heart of contemporary British animation and experience a unique cinematic showcase. From charming tales to thought-provoking narratives, immerse yourself in the creativity and innovation of British animators and discover the filmmaking voices that make the UK a world power in creativity.
This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: Mental Health, Hateful Language. Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://wholepicturetoolkit.org.uk/in-production/work-well-with-vulnerable-contributors-and-sensitive-content/trigger-warning-guidance-and-sample-wording/"
Based on true story: Meticulously-groomed and elegant Granny Sima invites her family for Shabbat dinner, but when she bites into the roast chicken, this mild-mannered 74 year-old literally transforms into a grotesque, gluttonous and ravenous beast. The grandchild, new to Granny’s story, follows her back in time through her journey of poverty, struggle, hunger and hope. From post WWII Lithuania where antisemitism is rife and food is scarce and where the smell of roasting chicken from her neighbour's apartment fills Tiny Sima's dreams, to Israel where chicken is rationed after the Sinai war and Young Sima steals scraps meant for the dog, back to South Africa where the grandchild finally learns why Granny Sima eats chicken like it’s the last day of her life.
- Year2024
- Runtime10:45
- LanguageEnglish, Hebrew, Russian
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- DirectorSivan Raphaely
