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Sirènes

Directed by Sarah Malléon
Martinique
2023
16 mins

Daniel is a widowed father who lives in northern Martinique with his 8-year-old daughter, Soraya. Fisherman and restaurateur, he tries to make ends meet in a town hit by a strong economic and social crisis. His daily life is turned upside down the day his daughter decides to summon mermaids using a conch of lambi. If the little girl just wants to make friends, Daniel sees in his new obsession the risk of a dangerous invasion…

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    Martinique
  • Language
    French
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Sarah Malléon
  • Producer
    Lecx Films
  • Writer
    Sarah Malléon
  • Cinematographer
    Arthur Lauters
  • Editor
    Juliette Penant
  • Genre
    Fantasy
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Short, En français
  • Award
    Special Presentation

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