Every year SEIFF celebrates women in film and commemorates Epsom’s own history by presenting the Emily Davison award to the best female filmmaker. This is a selection of our best films by incredible female directors.
DAWN (Belgium) (15 minutes)
Director Valentine Lapiere
A 14-year-old girl placed in a juvenile correction centre for the first time struggles to strike a balance between doing what she wants, what she can and what she must. JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “A terrifically handled examination of isolation and loneliness.”
CALAMITY (France) (20 minutes)
Directors Séverine De Streyker & Maxime Feyers
France meets her son's girlfriend for the first time but she’s not quite what she expected. WINNER: Best Supporting Actor
JUDGE’S COMMENTS: “Almost perfect.”
A TRAVERS (France) (20 minutes)
Director Marine Herve
Louise is in her seventh month of pregnancy, but will have to terminate for medical reasons. In the hospital, together with her husband, they will struggle to survive this ordeal. WINNER: Emily Davison Award
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Beautifully told, emotionally wringing, wonderfully acted.”
SNORRIE (Netherlands) (12 minutes)
Director Victoria Warmerdam
Thirty-something Freek reunites with a long lost friend from the past who is looking for closure.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Loved it. Simple. Pitch perfect.”
THE LETTER ROOM (USA) (30 minutes)
Director Elvira Lind
When a kind-hearted prison officer (Oscar Isaac) is transferred to the letter room, he soon gets involved in an inmate’s personal affairs.
JUDGES’ COMMENTS: “Wonderfully controlled performances by the entire cast.”
FUN FACT: Oscar nominee.
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- £30 “Festival Pass” available only at the Box Office, pass redeemable against ten screenings
