The Debutante

UK / 2022 / / 08:07 min

A spirited young woman persuades a hyena from London Zoo to take her place at a dinner dance held in her honour. Their plan requires a surpri- sing amount of artistry and violence. Based on a story by artist Leonora Carrington.
Wednesday, 23.08. 19:00
Dresden Filmfestival Partner Screening


Film maker
Elizabeth Hobbs

Elizabeth Hobbs is a London based artist. Her films have travelled widely on the international festival circuit, winning many awards along the way, including grand prizes at ANIMATOR Festival and Bucheon International Animation Festival for THE DEBUTANTE (2022). In 2019 she received a BAFTA British Short Animation nomination for I’M OK (2018).