BAFTA Shorts

City:
Moscow

Cinemas:
35mm

Dates:
14–19 June 2012

Partners:
British Council

CoolConnections

Бабушки
Abuelas

Country: Great Britain
Year: 2011
Director: Afarin Eghbal
Genres: short, drama, animation
Language: English, Spanish
Time: 8 minutes
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In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances mean that she will be forced to wait for over 30 years. Using real-life testimonials this animated documentary raises issues of memory, repression and loss.

Awards and festivals:

BAFTA Award - Best Short Animation
Aspen Shortfest - Best Animation
Chicago International Film Festival - Special Mention

Schedule:

Moscow: 35mm

14 June, Thursday

19:30 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Presents

15 June, Friday