Documentary
Grandmother tells the story of migration through the faces that you might not associate with the anger and hatred that fuels British news and politics: the faces of Granny, Naniji and Baba - three ordinary grandmothers.
Step into their worlds, and understand the story of this country through their stories.
GRANDMOTHER
A heart-warming short told over a cup of warm tea: this film offers a glimpse into the lives of the fiercest of migrants and their incredible life stories, our grandmas, and in doing so prompts us to honestly consider the relationship between the past and the present.
- London Migration Film Festival
This is a very timely documentary, which gives us an intimate look at a generation of female immigrants who have seemingly integrated themselves into British society, but who still bear the scars of being a foreigner in their adopted homeland. The subject is handled confidently and with humour, depicting a variety of experiences and giving each woman enough space and time to express their individuality.
- Ulrike Kubatta a Senior Lecturer in Film & Media practice at De Montfort University
Screenings
2019
Feb 3 Mother's Ruin Gin Palace, London*
Feb 14 Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton*
March 6 Quarterhouse, Folkestone*
March 11 Old Market, Hove*
August 12 Home, Manchester*
Sept 22 Powering Women in Film Weekend, Tiree, Scotland*
Sept 28 Leytonstone Loves Film, London*
Oct 22 - Nov 2 Lunchtime Film Society, London*
Oct 27 Hebden Bridge Cinema*
Nov 28 - Dec 4 London Migration Film Festival
2018
Sept 23 Women Over 50 Film Festival, Brighton
*shown as part of the Women Over 50 Film Festival "Best of the Fest" tour
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