PLANT SPEECH
Film - Program 5 Filmfest 2021

PLANT SPEECH

Directed by Jovan Lalla, Lee Anna Maharaj

Info

Director: Jovan Lalla, Lee Anna Maharaj
Section: Program 5
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Year: 2020
Language: Without dialogue
Version: Original Version
18+ (no age rating)

Also in this program

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This film is shown as part of program 5.

Plants are our silent neighbors in the forest, in the garden, and on the windowsill. But if you listen carefully, you’ll notice how talkative fan palms, papaya trees, and bow string hemp can be. You just have to be able to understand them.



  • Duration: 3 Min.

Meet the director

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Jovan Lalla, Lee Anna Maharaj

Lee Anna Sophia Maharaj studied Communication Studies and Film Studies at the University of the West Indies in St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. In her films, she aims to capture reality, reflect on life, and tell stories that can spark discussions.


Jovan Lalla is a student of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, reading for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film Production with a Minor in Linguistics. He values film as being an art form above all else.

Credits

Producer: Lee Anna Maharaj, Jovan Lalla
Production Company: The University of the West Indies