Completed - ENGLISH - LGBT, Female director, Drama - 20 minutes
Ireland 1778. Sally and Eleanor flout convention and scandalise society to escape the fate their families have planned for them. They elope.Inspired by the true story of the legendary ‘Ladies of Llangollen.’
Year of production : 2022 Director(s) : Tracy SPOTTISWOODE Writer(s) : Tracy SPOTTISWOODE Cast : Tara LEE, Niamh CUSACK, Sherelle KELLEHER, Aneirin HUGHES Producer(s) : Stella NWIMO (Up Helly Aa), Kathy SPEIRS (Up Helly Aa)
Ireland 1778. When Sally finds herself at the mercy of her abusive guardian Sir William and threatened with a forced marriage, Eleanor - herself faced with banishment to a convent - hatches a plan for them to escape. They will flee at night to the coast and catch a boat to Wales and freedom. But danger abounds. Rioters roam the forest smashing fences in protest against land enclosures. Bad weather grounds all ships and they have to take shelter. As they explore a new found intimacy, the pursuit closes in. Inspired by the true story of the legendary ‘Ladies of Llangollen.’
Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM
British Council VL 2021 BFI NETWORKLisboa Indie Film Festival 2022 (International Shorts)Stockholm City Film Festival 2022 (Best LGBT film & Best Actress)Prague International Film Festival 2022 (Best Cinematography)Newport Beach Film Festival 2022 (Short Narratives)Kosice International Film Festival 2022 (International Shorts)Sao Paulo IFF 2022 (International Shorts)Nepal International Film Festival 2023 (International Shorts)OUTshine LGBT film festival Miami & Fort Lauderdale 2023 (Womens Shorts)Northampton Film Festival 2023 (Short Films)Venice Shorts 2023 (Best Female Director award)Chapter Queer Short Film Prize 2023 (Winner)