Fish Never Sleep
Synopsis
A woman tells her story. She can't sleep. She works in a sushi shop in a seaside city. We see fishing boats arrive, fish sorted and sold at market, then chopped and boxed at the factory. At her shop, live fish swim in tanks. She's tired. She tries various methods to break her insomnia, none are successful. Late one night, two weeks into her ordeal, she rides her motor scooter at top speed into a realm of discovery. Will sleep and insight be of help? BAFTA winner
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- Director
- Gaëlle Denis
- Original Score
- Jocelyn Mienniel
- Original Title
- Fish Never Sleep
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaëlle Denis
Jocelyn Mienniel
Tony Fish
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Fish
Editor
Gaëlle Denis
Director
Jocelyn Mienniel
Original Music Composer
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BAFTA Award for Best Short Animation
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What is Fish Never Sleep about?
A woman tells her story. She can't sleep. She works in a sushi shop in a seaside city. We see fishing boats arrive, fish sorted and sold at market, then chopped and boxed at the factory. At her shop, live fish swim in tanks. She's tired. She tries various methods to break her insomnia, none are successful. Late one night, two weeks into her ordeal, she rides her motor scooter at top speed into a realm of discovery. Will sleep and insight be of help? BAFTA winner
Who directed Fish Never Sleep?
Fish Never Sleep was directed by Gaëlle Denis.
Who stars in Fish Never Sleep?
The principal cast of Fish Never Sleep includes Caroline Bresard.
When was Fish Never Sleep released and how long is it?
Fish Never Sleep was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Fish Never Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fish Never Sleep was composed by Jocelyn Mienniel.