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