WOFFF21

Programme 8: Power

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7 films in package
Turf
Set in a surreal world of artificial lawns and epic skies, a middle-aged woman watches the actions of an array of characters as they intrude, obscure and deface her personal bubble.
The Personal is Political
A musical animated memoir set in London 1968-73 A reflection and re-creation of the years that shaped filmmaker, Carol Harrison, in a time when protest and resistance were part of everyday life. What was personal became politicized when people joined together to fight for their rights. The actions of Students, the Women's Movement, Gay Liberation, Squatters and Claimants Unions, provide a documentary framework for personal memories, from a a child's point of view.
The Last Celebration
In Mexico, the Patron Saint's Day festivities are some of the most important of the year. Esther hopes to attend, but her husband, Esteban, has different ideas. Will they take this chance to rekindle their relationship?
Being Me in the Current America
A Black middle-class woman recounts experiences of racial profiling in Lake Oswego, Oregon during the Black Lives Matter Protests of 2020. A look at the intersections of race, gender, orientation and national origin.
Grandma's Visit
A lonely older woman goes undercover in a care home and finds surprising resources. Can she pull off a daring rescue?
The Exit Plan
In an overpopulated near future, an elderly woman is visited by a young government official to check she is complying with the "Exit Plan" policy. However, when the agent interrogates her further, he soon realises she has something planned for him.
Joy Uncensored
64-year-old Joy France attempts to break gender and age stereotypes by competing in the brutal, youthful, male-dominated world of battle rap.
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Set in a surreal world of artificial lawns and epic skies, a middle-aged woman wears the brown hat and coat of the detective over her military style tank top and underwear. Encased in a glass dome she watches the actions of an array of characters as they intrude, obscure and deface her personal bubble until the moment comes and she draws a line in the grass to claim a space of her own.


WOFFF connection: Animation subject the older woman. Writer, producer & Kiri Mitchell

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    10 minutes
  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Director
    Kiri Mitchell
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