Blackmoll

A seven-year-old girl sets out to justify the mysterious world of her dementia-suffering grandmother.

Karla is a crafty second grader who loves drawing, her best friend Nele and, most of all, spending time with her grandmother — who keeps mixing up dates and seeing things that do not exist. Despite her young age, Karla understands what everyone around her does not: her grandmother's perception may be different, but it is no less real. A tender family drama about dementia, imagination and the stubborn loyalty of a child.

Director — Alessia Mandanici

Alessia Mandanici is an independent filmmaker of German/Italian origin, holding an MFA in writing and directing from NYU Tisch School's Graduate Film program. Her award-winning narrative shorts have screened at Oscar-qualifying festivals around the globe, including the Berlin International Film Festival, Austin Film Festival and the Woodstock Film Festival.