Unicorn Lady
Rebecca Rechana Paul
India | 2024 | 4’45 | Italian Premiere
The animated short film delicately unfolds the poignant story of a protagonist, a resilient cancer survivor emerging from the shadows of a mastectomy. It’s a deeply moving portrayal of her journey, evolving from a life marked by a physical scar to one where she weaves her experiences into a breathtaking mosaic of treasured moments. This narrative is a metaphorical transition from the confines of bodily afflictions to a profound, celebrated understanding of existence. She stands as a beacon of this profound metamorphosis. Her days, imbued with both pain and rebirth, are likened to the delicate, purposeful stitches of a needle through fabric, each one contributing to the magnificent embroidery of life. This film is a touching ode to human endurance, the art of embracing scars, and the beauty in turning suffering into a masterpiece of lived experience.
Direction: Rebecca Rechana Paul
School: National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Rebecca is a multifaceted artist from Kerala (India), skilled in visual arts, filmmaking, and animation, adept at storytelling through her illustrations, writing, and animation. Her work, deeply influenced by music and culture, often explores themes like the daily life of ordinary people, political issues, freedom, and feminism. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Rebecca is an architect with a postgraduate degree in Visual Communication from NID Ahmedabad. She recently finished her first animation film, ‘Unicorn Lady,’ in collaboration with Studio Eeksaurus in Mumbai, under the guidance of Suresh Eriyat, Founder and creative director of Studio Eeksaurus.
