Yalda

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

Although she swore to herself that she'd never have children, Yalda gets pregnant as a way to stay in France. Torn between the sadness of breaking her promise and the anxiety of expulsion, what will she do with this child?

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Yalda

    Directed by: Roshanak ROSHAN

    Country: France

    Year of production: 2016

    Running time: 14 min 45 s

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: cut-outs, puppets, diverse techniques, live action

    Version: Version originale persane sous-titrée français ou anglais

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Roshanak ROSHAN

    Production: LE LOKAL PRODUCTION, Philippe AUSSEL

    Artistic direction: Roshanak Roshan

    Sets: Golnaz Behrouznia, Céline Van Eetvelde

    Animation: Magali Esteban, Reza Shams

    Camera: Benjamin Ziegler

    Compositing: Anthony Lassus

    Music: Shadi Fathi

    Sound: Cyril Legrain, Pierre-Alain Pedebernade

    Editing: Paul Pirritano

    Voice: Shadi Fathi, Anouk Réglat Pépin