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Sarah Saidan / Short Narrative / France, Iran / 2014 / 14 min / Colour / DCP2K
In Farsi / Arabic, English subtitles
Interests: Animation, Sports, Youth, Identity
Gulf Premiere

Synopsis

Vida, a young Iranian lifeguard, has a good shot at representing her country at the international Beach Race in Australia – at least, until her coach adds a new girl, Sareh, to the team. Lanky and quick as a flash, Sareh outruns Vida time and time again. One day, by chance, Vida sees Sareh working in a field and begins to recognise that her opponent needs this opportunity more than she does. This beautifully animated short shows us that real winners help those in need.

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About the Directors

Sarah Saidan is an Iranian animation film director. After studying graphic design and pursuing her MA in Animation, she started making short films in 2004. In 2009, she moved to France to study animation at La Poudrière in Valence, France.

Credits

Director
Sarah Saidan
Screenwriter
Sarah Saidan
Producer
Ron Dyens, Corinne Destombes
Editor
Hervé Guichard
Music
Yan Volsy
Production Company
Sacrebleu Productions

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