A 10-minute animated short follows a young girl from Israel as she learns to swim in her clothes while adjusting to life in the Netherlands.
Synopsis
A 10-minute animated short follows a young girl from Israel as she learns to swim in her clothes while adjusting to life in the Netherlands.
Synopsis
Lyri, a young girl from Israel, adjusts to life in the Netherlands after her family relocates. In the animated short, she learns about local customs, including the unusual practice of swimming in street clothes. "Swimming with Wings," directed by Daphna Awadish, premiered in 2023 at festivals such as the Ottawa International Animation Festival and won multiple awards, including the Grand Prix du Jury in Morocco.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Lyri, a young girl adapting to life in the Netherlands.
- See how cultural practices differ, like swimming in street clothes.
- Find out why the film won multiple international awards.
Did You Know
- The film won the Grand Prix du Jury at the Meknes International Animation Film Festival in 2023.
- Swimming with Wings has a runtime of 10 minutes.
- It premiered at the Ottawa International Animation Festival in 2023.
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Who directed Swimming with Wings?
Swimming with Wings was written and directed by Daphna Awadish.
What is the runtime of Swimming with Wings?
The runtime of Swimming with Wings is 10 minutes.
What awards did Swimming with Wings win?
The film won the Grand Prix du Jury at the Meknes International Animation Film Festival and the ECFA Documentary Film Award at the Olympia International Film Festival.
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