Short Film AFIN 190
The Ankou, the Child and the Bandits
Directed by 
SIMON VAUTIER
AFIN 2023 Nominee
- 2023
- 33m
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France - French
- Western
- Fantasy
- Drama
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Synopsis
A widowed and bankrupt farmer is being harassed by crooked creditors. Cornered, he steals a large sum of money from them to offer his daughter a future he cannot guarantee anymore. Knowing all too well the mob will not let this pass, the farmer finds refuge in his beliefs and summons the Ankou - Death's henchman in Brittany - to offer his life in exchange for his daughter's protection.
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Recognised in these categories at AFIN 2023, as announced that season.
- Best Director Honorable Mention
- Best Produced Screenplay Honorable Mention
- Best Costume Design Finalist
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The Ankou, the Child and the Bandits was an official Nominee for Best Live Action Short Film at the AFIN International Film Festival 2023, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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