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AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE

Year 2024
Runtime 9 mins
Language English
Canadian Premiere

This short film is included in the following package(s): SHORTS: WHAT A GIRL WANTS


Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE is a tale of love, grief and resilience. At its heart, it is a tribute to the solidarity of Iranian women.

Countries

United Kingdom
Awards
Best Animated Short Audience Award
Festivals
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Director
Maryam Mohajer
Executive Producer
Gary Thomas
Producer
Abigail Addison
Screenwriter
Maryam Mohajer
Editor
Anna Dick
Music
Tanera Dawkins
Cast
Soussan Farokhnia, Maral Mohammadi, Maryam Davary Davary, Farzaneh Yazdandoost, Saba Yazdani, Lila