For the Birds
Two exasperated birds sit on a branch and contemplate their experiences. Their everyday labours are not far removed from ours.
4'
United States
IFFR 2023
In an improvised film made with artist Harry Dodge, Stanya Kahn gives a vulnerable performance as a sweepstakes winner who turns a video quote into an awkward showcase of her art. Highlighting the artist’s loneliness and the creativity that prevails, it is as entertaining to watch as it is unsettling.
– Anna Germanidi
IFFR 2023
- 15'
- United States
- 2002
- Directors
- Stanya Kahn, Harry Dodge
- Country of production
- United States
- Year
- 2002
- Festival Edition
- IFFR 2023
- Length
- 15'
- Medium
- DCP
- Language
- English
- Producers
- Stanya Kahn, Harry Dodge
- Sales
- Stanya Kahn
- Cinematography
- Harry Dodge
- Cast
- Stanya Kahn, Harry Dodge
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Friends in Low Places
An abstract animation that dissolves borders, celebrates care for others, and encourages solidarity through poetic allegory.
4'
United States
IFFR 2023
Happy Song for You
“It’s got no theme, it’s got no dream, it’s just a happy song for you.” A dark exploration of the absurd.
5'
United States
IFFR 2023
No Go Backs
Two teenagers venture into the unknown. An allegory for a generation ready to face the world on its own terms.
34'
United States
IFFR 2023
- Directors
- Stanya Kahn, Harry Dodge
- Country of production
- United States
- Year
- 2002
- Festival Edition
- IFFR 2023
- Length
- 15'
- Medium
- DCP
- Language
- English
- Producers
- Stanya Kahn, Harry Dodge
- Sales
- Stanya Kahn
- Cinematography
- Harry Dodge
- Cast
- Stanya Kahn, Harry Dodge
Programme IFFR 2023
Focus: Stanya Kahn
Powerful political and emotional statements emerge from a medley of animation, performance, music, painting, fiction and documentary. Welcome to the world of Stanya Kahn!
Read more about this programmeFor the Birds
Two exasperated birds sit on a branch and contemplate their experiences. Their everyday labours are not far removed from ours.
4'
United States
IFFR 2023
Friends in Low Places
An abstract animation that dissolves borders, celebrates care for others, and encourages solidarity through poetic allegory.
4'
United States
IFFR 2023
Happy Song for You
“It’s got no theme, it’s got no dream, it’s just a happy song for you.” A dark exploration of the absurd.
5'
United States
IFFR 2023