On The Surface
Synopsis
‘On The Surface’ is a 4mn animation about a young Black woman who goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on her experience of having a baby in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy and postnatal depression. Soon her swimming eases. Being in the wild and facing her fears is helping her heal.
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- Director
- Fan Sissoko
- Screenplay & Story
- Fan Sissoko
- Original Score
- Tariqh Akoni
- Original Title
- On The Surface
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, Mali
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fan Sissoko
Fan Sissoko
Tariqh Akoni
Department Leadership Roster
Fan Sissoko
Director
Fan Sissoko
Writer
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What is On The Surface about?
‘On The Surface’ is a 4mn animation about a young Black woman who goes swimming in the Icelandic sea and reflects on her experience of having a baby in a country that feels nothing like home. As she enters the freezing water, she relives her traumatic pregnancy and postnatal depression. Soon her swimming eases. Being in the wild and facing her fears is helping her heal.
Who directed On The Surface?
On The Surface was directed by Fan Sissoko.
Who stars in On The Surface?
The principal cast of On The Surface includes Enid Mbabazi.
When was On The Surface released and how long is it?
On The Surface was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for On The Surface?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On The Surface was composed by Tariqh Akoni.