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Finding Venus

Mandi Lynn

/ New Zealand

/ 2024

/ 16 mins

/ English

New Zealand Premiere

"Auntie Mandi...Am I fat?” These five words changed the trajectory of Master Photographer Mandi Lynn's life. Afraid that the next generation was going to face the same body shame that had impacted her life, she answered her niece as an artist and created a “Golden Breasted Shield Wall”.

** This short film will be screened as part of Shorts 5 collection **

Film Trailer

Director Mandi Lynn was present for Q&A following the in-cinema screenings in Christchurch.

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Film Info

Director: Mandi Lynn

Producer: Carrie Thiel

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Year: 2024

Duration: 16 mins

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