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Daughters of the Late Colonel
Directed by Elizabeth Hobbs
Country Germany
Year 2026
Running Time 9′
After the death of their domineering and controlling father, two middle-aged sisters find themselves adrift. An unexpected visitor sparks in them the courage to start living again. An animated adaptation of the modernist short story of the same name written by Katherine Mansfield in 1920.
Elizabeth Hobbs
Elizabeth Hobbs is an award-winning animation filmmaker based in London, UK. Her films are often based on historical moments or literary adaptations, crafted using traditional techniques. I’m OK was nominated for a BAFTA in 2019, and in 2022 The Debutante won 15 awards and was shortlisted for the Academy Award. Elizabeth is a Senior Tutor at the National Film & Television School.
