Meaning In Motion
Saturday 20th September 14:15pm (60m)
A collection of animated shorts that explore the complex nature of human connection, with others and ourselves. Whether nurturing or fractured, these stories explore how we say goodbye to people and feelings; sometimes with grief, sometimes with gratitude and relief.
Content Guidance: abortion/miscarriage/loss of a child, animal cruelty/abuse, sexual violence, suicide/self-harm
AND GRANNY WOULD DANCE
Marmar listens to the stories told by her grandmother’s friends as they play an illicit game of cards. Based on childhood memories and shared stories, And Granny Would Dance is a tale of love, grief and resilience. At its heart, it is a tribute to the solidarity of Iranian women.
Director: Maryam Mohajer
Writer: Maryam Mohajer
Producer: Abigail Addison
BLISS
Bliss is a poem dedicated to grandmothers, femininity and life. It is highly inspired by the women in my life and their ability to love unconditionally as well as the transformative power of nature.
Director: Freya Zoharah K. Sørensen
CAT & FISH
A goldfish in a small container goes to a bigger pond with the help of a cat and the sun.
Director: Nilram Ranjbar
Writer: Nilram Ranjbar
Producer: Elham Asadi
THE EATING OF AN ORANGE
In a large manor house identical figures eat the same, move the same, look the same. But everything will change for one woman when she gets given an orange by an unknown figure.
Director: May Kindred-Boothby
Writer: May Kindred-Boothby
GARDENING
In the aftermath of sexual assault, a woman retreats into the garden of her mind. Searching for answers and struggling to do ‘the right thing’, she realises that she must regain her voice and find new paths to healing, before she and her garden are destroyed completely.
Director: Sarah Beeby
Writer: Louisa Wood
Producer: Jo Lewis
PASSENGER
In this anime-inspired film, Cora’s life changes forever after a vengeful Spirit appears. The Spirit tries to possess Cora’s body, but over time they form a dysfunctional relationship.
Director: Nia Alavezos
Writer: Nia Alavezos
Producer: Louis Jones, Alderney Middleton
ROMINA
Romina tells the true story of a 14-year-old girl facing an unplanned pregnancy in a state in the USA where abortion is banned. Despite the legal barriers, a community rallies around her, ensuring she can access the abortion she desires.
Director: Paola Mendoza
Writer: Paola Mendoza
Producer: Becky Morrison, Paola Mendoza, Katie Maguire
SANDCASTLES
A wistful child re-lives a memory close to their heart.
Director: Meredith Stewart
Writer: Meredith Stewart
Producer: Meredith Stewart
SUBLUNAR
A projectionist is drawn by moonlight into the depths of self destruction.
Director: Alessia Paino
Buy your tickets.
You can purchase a ticket to just this screening, or grab a pass to watch lots more films and attend events happening across the festival weekend.
Discounts for groups, families, students and those on low income support are available too.
Join us for a family screening of two Julia Donaldson favourites! A Room On The Broom and The Stick Man!
Room On The Broom
The story of a kind witch and her cat who invite three other animals (a dog, a bird and a frog) to join them travelling on her broomstick. Featuring the voices of Simon Pegg and Gillian Anderson.
The Stick Man
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas? Featuring the voices of Jennifer Saunders and Martin Freeman.
This will be a relaxed screening, ideal for families with neurodiverse children, where the lights will be dimmed, sound will be lowered and screening aids will be available for those that would like them such a fidget toys and ear defenders, all families are welcome.
Screening as part of Women X Film Festival at The Hullabaloo Theatre on Sunday 21st September at 10:30, there will be a family craft session available before and after the screening for you to enjoy as part of your cinema experience, or if you would like a break from the screening.
Please note: this screening is designed for families to attend together, no unaccompanied adults will be allowed entry to cinema and children must attend with an accompanying adult.