Under Your Fingers (2015)

Under Your Fingers (2015) poster

The day of the cremation of her grand mother, Emilie, a young mixed-race Asian girl, buries herself into her grandmother memories. She discovers the Indochina of Hoa, her romantic encounter with Jacques (a French colon), the birth of Linh (Emilie's mother) and her tragic departure to France in 1956. She relives with Linh the arrival into the camp of Sainte-Livrade, the exploitation of the Indochinese women by the market gardeners of Lot-et-Garonne. Between memories, dance, anger and traditional rituals, Emilie learns to accept this heritage.

Director: Marie-Christine Courtès
Genre: Animation, Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Franck2Louise
Production: Novanima Productions, Vivement lundi !
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

immigration, family, woman director, short film

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Marie-Christine Courtès
More Films in Genre: Animation, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under Your Fingers about?
The day of the cremation of her grand mother, Emilie, a young mixed-race Asian girl, buries herself into her grandmother memories. She discovers the Indochina of Hoa, her romantic encounter with Jacques (a French colon), the birth of Linh (Emilie's mother) and her tragic departure to France in 1956. She relives with Linh the arrival into the camp of Sainte-Livrade, the exploitation of the Indochinese women by the market gardeners of Lot-et-Garonne. Between memories, dance, anger and traditional rituals, Emilie learns to accept this heritage.
Who directed Under Your Fingers?
Under Your Fingers was directed by Marie-Christine Courtès.
How long is Under Your Fingers?
Under Your Fingers has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Under Your Fingers?
Under Your Fingers is a Animation, Drama film.
Where was Under Your Fingers produced?
Under Your Fingers was produced in France.
What are the themes of Under Your Fingers?
The themes of Under Your Fingers include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.