The Smell of Chicken
Synopsis
Shabbat dinner: An elegant Granny bites into a roast chicken and literally becomes a beast. The grandchild follows her back in time through hunger and hope where she learns why Granny eats chicken like it's the last day of her life.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sivan Raphaely
Sivan / Teacher (voice)
Guy Raphaely
Guy (voice)
Zoe Lieberman
Young Sima (voice)
Eden Lieberman
Friend 1 (voice)
Ariana Raphaely Patton
Maya / Tiny Sima (voice)
Eliot Cseh
Bully 1 (voice)
Artem Chernenko
Lyolic (voice)
Sima Raphaely
Sima / Manya Letter (voice)
Celyn Davies
Bully 2 (voice)
Sean Patton
Idan / Russian Gaurd (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Manchester Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sivan Raphaely
- Screenplay & Story
- Sivan Raphaely
- Original Score
- Cathleen Flynn
- Original Title
- The Smell of Chicken
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- BFI Network, National Lottery, You Kicked My Dog Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sivan Raphaely
Sivan Raphaely
Cathleen Flynn
Zuhair Mehrali
Nia Alavezos, Sivan Raphaely, Aurelie Stratton
Department Leadership Roster
Sivan Raphaely
Director
Sivan Raphaely
Writer
Nia Alavezos
Producer
Sivan Raphaely
Producer
Aurelie Stratton
Producer
Zuhair Mehrali
Editor
Caroline Greville-Morris
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Smell of Chicken.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smell of Chicken
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Smell of Chicken about?
Shabbat dinner: An elegant Granny bites into a roast chicken and literally becomes a beast. The grandchild follows her back in time through hunger and hope where she learns why Granny eats chicken like it's the last day of her life.
Who directed The Smell of Chicken?
The Smell of Chicken was directed by Sivan Raphaely.
Who stars in The Smell of Chicken?
The principal cast of The Smell of Chicken includes Sivan Raphaely, Guy Raphaely, Zoe Lieberman, Eden Lieberman, Ariana Raphaely Patton.
When was The Smell of Chicken released and how long is it?
The Smell of Chicken was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Smell of Chicken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Smell of Chicken was composed by Cathleen Flynn.