A young, spirited woman, Zelma, is determined to conform to the pressures of singing Mythology Sirens in order to be loved, but more she conforms, the more her body resists. A story of inner female rebellion.
Jury Prize, Anim'est International Animation Film Festival, 2022, ro
Jury Distinction, Annecy International Animated Film Festival, 2022, fr
Special Distinction Prize, Bucheon International Animation Film Festival, 2022, kr
Jury Special Mention, Riga International Film Festival, 2022, lv
Signe Baumane
Signe Baumane was born and raised in Latvia and was creative from a young age. A graduate in philosophy from Moscow State University, she started her career at Riga’s Animated Film Studio as a cel painter and later as a writer, director and designer. She moved to New York and worked with Bill Plympton and in 2005 became a US citizen. She has written, directed and animated shorts and one feature film. Much of her work has a strong female point of view.