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The Debutante
The Debutante © Elizabeth Hobbs/Animate Projects/BFI
Synopsis
A spirited young woman persuades a hyena from London Zoo to take her place at a dinner dance held in her honour. Their plan requires a surprising amount of artistry and violence. Based on a story by artist Leonora Carrington, Elizabeth Hobbs celebrates her startling tale with paint and collage.
Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2023 - SXSW Film Festival 2023 Grand Jury Award - Winner - Animated Shorts
Details
- Year
- 2022
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running Time
- 8 min 7 sec
- Director
- Elizabeth Hobbs
- Producer
- Abigail Addison
- Executive Producer
- Lizzie Francke, Gary Thomas
- Editor
- Mark Jenkins
- Screenwriter
- Elizabeth Hobbs
- Sound
- Fonic
- Music
- Hutch Demouilpied
- Principal Cast
- Joanna David, Alexa Davies, Naomi Stafford
- Based on
- Short story ‘The Debutante’ by Leonora Carrington ©1988, 2019 Estate of Leonora Carrington / Paul De Angelis Book Development
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 15th August 2023
