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On The Surface

On The Surface

Aug 01, 2021 · 4m

Rated 4.8 out of 10

Director

Fan Sissoko

Overview

‘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.

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About On The Surface

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.

When was On The Surface released?

On The Surface was released on August 1, 2021.

How long is On The Surface?

On The Surface runs 4 minutes.

Who directed On The Surface?

On The Surface was directed by Fan Sissoko.

Who is in the cast of On The Surface?

The cast of On The Surface includes Enid Mbabazi.

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