The Florestine Collection
Synopsis
Experimental Animator Helen Hill found more than 100 handmade dresses in a trash pile on one Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans. She set out to make a film about the dressmaker, an African-American seamstress who had recently passed away. The dresses and much of the film footage were later flood-damaged by Hurricane Katrina while Helen was still working on the film. Helen was murdered in a home invasion in New Orleans in 2007. Her husband Paul Gailiunas has completed the film, which includes Helen's original silhouette, cut-out, and puppet animation, as well as flood-damaged and restored home movies.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Gailiunas, Helen Hill
- Original Title
- The Florestine Collection
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Gailiunas, Helen Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Gailiunas
Director
Helen Hill
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Florestine Collection
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What is The Florestine Collection about?
Experimental Animator Helen Hill found more than 100 handmade dresses in a trash pile on one Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans. She set out to make a film about the dressmaker, an African-American seamstress who had recently passed away. The dresses and much of the film footage were later flood-damaged by Hurricane Katrina while Helen was still working on the film. Helen was murdered in a home invasion in New Orleans in 2007. Her husband Paul Gailiunas has completed the film, which includes Helen's original silhouette, cut-out, and puppet animation, as well as flood-damaged and restored home movies.
Who directed The Florestine Collection?
The Florestine Collection was directed by Paul Gailiunas, Helen Hill.
Who stars in The Florestine Collection?
The principal cast of The Florestine Collection includes Not specified.
When was The Florestine Collection released and how long is it?
The Florestine Collection was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 31m.