by Joséphine Lasquier
INSAS, Belgium
This year’s winning film has a heart of gold, offering moments of intimate consolation amidst the emotional turmoil of losing a loved one. With mesmerizing, stylish imagery and vivid characters, the film presents a production design and visual language that is consistently honest, intricate, and striking. It transports us to a world of imagination, yet feels deeply real and close to the heart. I truly believe that this film helps us all see the light.
Judith, 7 years old, stays with her mother in her deceased grandfather's house and tries to console her.
Director: Joséphine Lasquier
Screenplay: Joséphine Lasquier
Cinematography: Margot Rondia
Editing: Mariam Dequidt
Original title: Very Good Mandarine
Running time: 19'
Film type: Fiction
Country: Belgium
Completion date: June 2023