DocNomads film awarded in Marseille, France
2024-05-02
The documentary short Mum directed by Siddhant Sarin and presented in the 25th International Festival MUSIC & CINEMA Marseille (MCM) won the Matthieu Hoche Award for Best Documentary, and the Maritima TV "Med in Doc" Award at this festival held in April.
MUM
By Siddhant Sarin (India) • 18’ • 2022
Synopsis:
Through the monotony of everyday realities, we see Sandra, a Mexican immigrant in Lisbon, mother of two, raising her children with a frequently absent Portuguese father. The satirical representation of her conventional familial life leaves us with questions about her personal desires.
in MCM catalogue.
Previously presented in:
- Brussels Independent Film Festival, Belgium (2023) Best Documentary Short Film award
- International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, India (2023) Best Short Documentary award
- Caminhos Film Festival, Portugal (2023) Best Student Film award
- Guanajuato International Film Festival, Mexico (2023)
- CINEMAJOVE International Short Film Festival, Spain (2023)
- FIPADOC, France (2023)