Dress Up (2022)
On the eve of her sister’s wedding, Karina brings her “best friend” home to meet the family. When the groom-to-be joins them, she is reminded of her family’s expectations and her queer anxieties begin to unravel in a film that blurs the line between fiction and reality.
Director: Karina Dandashi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Cast
- Karina Dandashi - Karina
- Nadia Dandashi - Layla
- Zayn Alexandre - Omar
- Léoh Ghermay - Denise
Screenplay
Music: Hannah Lipton
Original Language: en
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
marriage, family, family conflict, lgbt, queer, sisters
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dress Up about?
- On the eve of her sister’s wedding, Karina brings her “best friend” home to meet the family. When the groom-to-be joins them, she is reminded of her family’s expectations and her queer anxieties begin to unravel in a film that blurs the line between fiction and reality.
- Who directed Dress Up?
- Dress Up was directed by Karina Dandashi.
- Who stars in Dress Up?
- Dress Up stars Karina Dandashi, Nadia Dandashi, Zayn Alexandre, Léoh Ghermay.
- How long is Dress Up?
- Dress Up has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Dress Up?
- Dress Up is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Dress Up?
- The themes of Dress Up include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.