Where Are You From? (2020)
It can be a struggle to answer the inevitable question: ‘Where are you from?’ when you’re not quite sure. A young woman of mixed heritage searches for an answer by looking back over three generations of her family. Documents, family stories and of course the British staple of tea and biscuits help her figure out a way to reply. A personal look at questions of identity, at a time where migration, political isolation and reclaiming history are hot topics. Is it important to look to your own past in order to better respond to wider issues present today?
Director: Lawrence Essex
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: March 5, 2020
Cast
- Sophie Gresswell - Narrator
- Donald Essex - Grandfather
- Bella May - Mother (Young)
- Liz Pain - Nanny
- June Essex - Mother
Screenplay
Cinematography: Daniel Tempel-Merzougui
Editing: William Long
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lawrence Essex
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Where Are You From? about?
- It can be a struggle to answer the inevitable question: ‘Where are you from?’ when you’re not quite sure. A young woman of mixed heritage searches for an answer by looking back over three generations of her family. Documents, family stories and of course the British staple of tea and biscuits help her figure out a way to reply. A personal look at questions of identity, at a time where migration, political isolation and reclaiming history are hot topics. Is it important to look to your own past in order to better respond to wider issues present today?
- Who directed Where Are You From??
- Where Are You From? was directed by Lawrence Essex.
- Who stars in Where Are You From??
- Where Are You From? stars Sophie Gresswell, Donald Essex, Bella May, Liz Pain, June Essex.
- How long is Where Are You From??
- Where Are You From? has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).