A DIALOGUE-DRIVEN DRAMA SHORT FILM ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN ABUSIVE FATHER AND HIS ESTRANGED, CODEPENDENT DAUGHTER.
Siphonophore (2019) is a short film by Linnea Pihl (writer, director, producer and lead actress), also starring Alan Adler and Jenny Gustavsson. Produced by Hanna Oldenburg, with cinematography by Arpi Sahakyan and editing by Michelle Claase.
A young woman has not seen her father in 9 years, but has now agreed to meet him and talk. They awkwardly and desperately try to reconnect and find some common ground, but quickly problems arise. Old wounds and unmet needs are resurfacing, and they both have high expectations - but are they willing to give anything in return?
Awards
Best Indie Short Film – South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Editing – South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Official Selection
Miami Independent Film Festival
Top Shorts
South Film And Arts Academy Festival
Near Nazareth Film Festival
Honourable Mentions
Best Lead Actress - South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Sound Design - South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Original Score - South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Production - South Film and Arts Academy Festival
Best Score - Top Shorts
