Elephant
synopsis
Nicole, a woman in her late 30s, appears to have it all -- a caring husband, two children and a good job. But Nicole is suffering from a crippling depression that, due to the stigma attached to mental illness, she is trying to keep secret. Over 24 hours, a series of otherwise minor events, coupled with Nicole's dissociation from family and friends, lead her to a state of utter desperation.
cast
Madeline Appiah, Jude Owusu, Reya Brown, Seyi Andes-Pelumi, Alexia Khadime, Ivy Davies
directed by
Gladys San Juan
director's bio
"Elephant" is Gladys San Juan's dramatic directorial debut. Previously she has directed music videos and co-produced award-winning shorts including fan film, "The Hunt For Gollum." She has worked as script supervisor on projects including BAFTA winning short "Operator."
screenwriter
Noella Mingo
producer
Kara Lockett, Noella Mingo, Damian Paul Daniel
runtime
15 minutes
country
UK
category
Short Narrative
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