Rocks in My Pockets (2014)
Rocks in My Pockets (2014)
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Plot.
The personal story of a woman struggling with an inherited illness, as told by Signe Baumane, the Latvian director-animator living in New York City. With humour and courage, the director sets out on a challenging journey to discover her family’s best-kept secret. Featuring five stories about the courageous women in Signe’s family and their battles with madness, visual metaphors, surreal images and director’s narration.
Where to Watch.
FreeCurrently Rocks in My Pockets is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
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Details.
Release DateAugust 21, 2014
Original NameAkmeņi manās kabatās
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 28m
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Wiki.
Rocks in My Pockets (Latvian: Akmeņi manās kabatās) is a 2014 animated film written, produced, directed and animated by Signe Baumane. It was originally created in English and a Latvian version was thereafter translated and produced. The film is based on true events about five women of the filmmaker's family, including herself, and their battles with depression and suicide.
It was selected as the Latvian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. The soundtrack, composed by Kristian Sensini, has received a nomination at the Jerry Goldsmith Film Music Awards in the Best Movie Soundtrack category.