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On The Surface

20214mFan Sissoko
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‘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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What is On The Surface (2021) 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 stars in On The Surface?

On The Surface stars Enid Mbabazi. The film was directed by Fan Sissoko.

How long is On The Surface?

On The Surface has a runtime of 4 min and premiered in 2021.

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