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Petals
A Film by Ash Levson, Canada, 2021
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Original Title
Petals
Country of Production
Canada
Year of Production
2021
Running Time
2'20"
Language
English
Production budget
10 USD
Credits
Editor: Ash Levson
Synopsys
A short film following the secret life of a teenage girl with Hanahaki disease. It isn't until she starts coughing up entire flowers that she realizes she's in love with her best friend, Stella. "Petals" is a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, which can often be full of shame, confusion, and denial.
Name
Ash Levson
Country
Canada
Biography
Ash Levson (b. 2003) is a Canadian filmmaker and media artist currently attending York University. Often using his own queerness as inspiration, his films explore themes of self-acceptance and growth.
Student @ York University
Director's notes
Petals is a story told through video, photos, text, and voiceover narration as the main character navigates her way through illness, love, and self-discovery.
This story is my take on the popular fictional trope of Hanahaki disease, in which the flowers themselves represent queerness. Overall, this film is a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
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