- Animated Film Competition
Year: 2025
Length: 8 mins
Country: Netherlands
Language: English
Premiere: US Premiere
Directed by: Leja Kancerevyciute, Oleksandra Davydenko
Produced by: Leja Kancerevyciute
Starring: Leja Kancerevyciute (Narcissa Trashworth), Micky Van Diver (Gulliver Trashworth), Leja Kancerevyciute (Lady Kuma Trashworth)
SEE THE FILM
The luxurious setting of FATHOMING DINNER introduces a family of four – Narcissa, Gulliver, Ivan, and Kuma Trashworths – whose lavish dinner turns into a wild battlefield. They dive into an absurdist feud over plastic surgery and cheating rumours, rather than addressing the profound issues connected to their served meals. Unaware and self-absorbed, these characters elevate the food fight to a self-inflicted doom. Whereas, their dog Whatevra seizes the opportunity to have a feast of her own. Prepare yourself for a satire that serves as a poignant commentary on current society’s inclination to fight over insignificant matters, while neglecting the global pressing issues and feeding into its growing indifference.
About the Directors
Leja Kancerevyciute and Oleksandra Davydenko are Rotterdam-based directors whose works blend psychological depth with contrasting and experimental storytelling. They create intimate and powerful animations that explore identity, memory, and human resilience. They often draw inspiration from personal histories and emotionally driven world-building.
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