A feel-good look at the obsessions and delights of Finnish teenage girls immersed in the competitive world of the hobbyhorse.
Oscar-nominated director Selma Vilhunen’s film explores the curious sub-culture of quasi-equestrian dressage with warmth and humour. Struggling at home and at school, the three teenage protagonists turn to the hobbyhorse world to find self-expression and joy. We are drawn into this culture where, free of judgement, young girls have created an imaginative and surprisingly athletic sport that is utterly their own.
Friday 3rd August
90 min
G
Film Festival
