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Hairy Legs

Andrea Dorfman
2024 | 16 min
Hairy Legs, an animated short film, documents a 13-year-old girl’s small yet life-changing act of rebellion on the road to womanhood and feminism. Deciding not to shave her legs led filmmaker Andrea Dorfman to question and ultimately defy society’s expectations.

With charm, warmth and humour, Hairy Legs captures the universality of girls exploring gender, curiosity and freedom as they evolve from spending exuberant, carefree days on their bicycles to facing and defying stereotypes.

Awards and distinctions

  • Diversity Award
    Spark Animation Festival (HYBRID), Vancouver
    2024
  • Special Mention for the DGC Award for Best Canadian Animation
    International Animation Festival, Ottawa
    2024