Your Mother and I | A Short Film by Anna Maguire

In Anna Maguire’s award-winning short film “Your Mother and I,” a loquacious father recounts a romanticized history of how he and his wife supposedly transformed the world. As he speaks, his daughter Johnna remains retreated within her own thoughts, highlighting the quiet friction existing between their generations. Based on a story by Dave Eggers, this poignant piece captures the subtle tensions that define family dynamics. The film earned British/Irish Short Film of the Year at the London Critics Circle Awards and Best UK Short at the London Short Film Festival, marking it as a standout cinematic achievement.

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Your Mother and I | A Short Film by Anna Maguire