Mei Ling

A Short film of

Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Produced by

Je Suis Bien Content

Production year2009

Runtime15 min

Synopsis

Mei Ling, idle young Chinese girl, lives alone in her apartment waiting for her lover. Until the day when she discovers a tiny octopus hidden in the kitchen sink. She decides to adopt it to escape from her boredom. The octopus grows.

Credits

Directors (2)

Stéphanie Lansaque
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François Leroy
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Production and distribution (1)

Executive Producer : Je Suis Bien Content

Full credits (5)

Executive Producer : Marc Jousset

Screenwriters : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Music Composer : Denis Vautrin

Editors : Stéphanie Lansaque, François Leroy

Production Manager : Marc Jousset

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Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Animated film
Sub-genre : 2D & 3D animation, Fantasy
Themes : Solitude/loneliness
Production language : No dialogue
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2009
Runtime : 15 min
Visa number : 117.849
Visa issue date : 05/05/2009
Production formats : 35mm
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Audio format : Dolby SR
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

Selections (18)

Braunschweig International Film Festival
Germany, 2010
Out of Competition
Istanbul International Short Film Festival
Turkey , 2010
Official Selection
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival
United States, 2010
International Competition
Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film Festival
Spain, 2010
International Competition

Awards (4)

Festival of Nations (Ebensee)
Austria, 2010
Golden Bear
Anima
Belgium, 2010
Mention spéciale compétition jeune public
Fundão (Imago) International Youth Film Festival
Portugal, 2009
Prix RTP2 Onda Curta
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
France, 2009
Award for Best Sound Design

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