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Diary of a Head Injury

Jonny Kofoed

/ New Zealand

/ 2024

/ 7 mins

/ English

World Premiere

Festival Winner

** Won a Doc Edge award for Best NZ Short **

A bleed on the brain and concussion inspire a crash victim to confront the heartbreak, trauma, and confusion of losing connection with the only person they ever really knew.

** This short film screens as part of the Shorts 4 collection **

Directors Jonny Kofoed, and Nick Worthington were present for Q&A following the in-cinema screenings in Christchurch and Auckland.

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Film Info

Director: Jonny Kofoed

Producer: Jane Oak, Matt Von Trott, Nik Beachman

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Year: 2024

Duration: 7 mins

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