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In Deep Waters

Sarah Van Den Boom
2014 | 11 min
From the moment they are conceived, twin babies forge a close bond in their mother’s womb. But when one twin dies in utero, the surviving twin is left with a deep feeling of grief that may last a lifetime.

Awards and distinctions

  • Mention spéciale du jury
    Festival BD6Né, Paris
    2016
  • Spirit Award: Experimental Animation
    International Film Festival, Brooklyn
    2016
  • Prix de la meilleure musique
    International Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand
    2016
  • Special Mention
    International Animated Film Festival / CINANIMA, Espinho
    2015
  • Deuxième Prix National
    Festival international du court métrage, Lille
    2015
  • Le prix de la critique
    Festival Off-Courts, Trouville-sur-mer
    2015
  • Festivals Connexion Award- Région Rhône-Alpes with Lumières Numériques
    International Animated Film Festival, Annecy
    2015