Some Protection (1987)
Made as one of a four part series exploring different aspects of women and the law, on which all the women animators involved researched and worked as a group, before then making individual films, each quite different in content, tone and style. Based on the real life experiences of Josie O Dwyer, the film uses her voice as commentary, taken from hours of taped conversation with the filmmaker. Different styles of drawing convey her emotions and the devastating effects detention and imprisonment have on young girls put away 'for their own protection'.
Director: Marjut Rimminen
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Production: Smoothcloud Production
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marjut Rimminen
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Some Protection about?
- Made as one of a four part series exploring different aspects of women and the law, on which all the women animators involved researched and worked as a group, before then making individual films, each quite different in content, tone and style. Based on the real life experiences of Josie O Dwyer, the film uses her voice as commentary, taken from hours of taped conversation with the filmmaker. Different styles of drawing convey her emotions and the devastating effects detention and imprisonment have on young girls put away 'for their own protection'.
- Who directed Some Protection?
- Some Protection was directed by Marjut Rimminen.
- How long is Some Protection?
- Some Protection has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Some Protection?
- Some Protection is a Animation film.
- Where was Some Protection produced?
- Some Protection was produced in United Kingdom.