Be still

directed by Elizabeth Lazebnik

2021 | Canada | 89’

Synopsis

After the tragic death of her daughter Lily, Hannah searches for ways to reconnect and process her grief through increasingly daring and innovative artistic expression. Hannah becomes obsessed with death, children and duality, to the point at which sudden appearances of Lily’s ghost and Hannah’s own doubles begin to manifest - possibly from her imagination or perhaps from the fringes of reality. Diving deep into her art, using unprecedented photographic techniques Hannah teeters on the edge of madness as she struggles to come to terms with her loss.

Distribution Game Theory Films

With Support From Telefilm Canada, Canada Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council, WIDC

Cast
Piercey Dalton, Daniel Arnold

Key Crew
Producer: Sara Blake

Cinematographer: Suzanne Friesen

Production Designer: Sophie Jarvis

Editor: Joshua Hemming

Composer: Joshua Hemming

Select Film Festivals

Vancouver International Film Festival 2021 - World Premiere

Sao Paulo International Film Festival 2022 - International Premiere

Awards

Female Eye Film Festival 2022 - Best Canadian Feature

Leo Award Winner 2022 - Production Design, Costume Design, Supporting Performance

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