Tennis, Oranges
Ajyal Competition - Ajyal Film Festival 2024
Sean Pecknold / United States of America / 2024 / 11 min / Colour / DCP / In Mandarin / Arabic, English subtitles
Themes: Animation
Rated: 
Parental guidance is advised for viewers under the age of 15. Individuals under the age of 15 are not admitted into cinemas unless accompanied by an individual aged 18 or over.
Dates And Timings
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Fri, Nov 22 - 8:30 PM
Vox Cinemas, Doha Festival City, Theatre 9- Fee: 30 QAR
Description
Set in the quiet alleys of LA’s Chinatown, ‘Tennis, Oranges’ follows the introspective journey of an ageing rabbit couple as they navigate the fading echoes of their youth. Simultaneously, a robot vacuum embarks on its own metaphorical quest for autonomy and purpose. Through stop-motion animation, the film juxtaposes stillness and motion, blending themes of memory, ageing, and personal exploration into a meditative narrative. A playful yet profound exploration of time and self-discovery.
Director
Sean Pecknold
Sean Pecknold is a filmmaker and animator from Seattle, currently based in Los Angeles. Known for his distinct style of stop-motion animation, his work includes acclaimed projects such as ‘White Winter Hymnal’ and ‘The Shrine / An Argument’, which won multiple awards at SXSW and the UKMVAs. Pecknold co-founded Sing-Sing Studio and teaches stop-motion animation worldwide. His recent short film, ‘Featherweight’ was nominated for an Annie Award. ‘Tennis, Oranges’ further solidifies his reputation for creating deeply emotional, visually striking narratives.
Credits
- Screenwriter
- Sean Pecknold
- Cinematographer
- Sean Pecknold
- Editor
- Aaron Beckum, Sean Pecknold