A Time to Cherish

Fiorella BASDEREFF
France
DCP
2025
Color
24min

Nominees and Awards

★ 2025 Best First Film Award, Unifrance Short Film Awards

Synopsis

Suzanne, 85 years old, a fanciful woman overflowing with energy, suddenly falls into old age when she injures her back. Her granddaughter, Charlotte, moves in with her to support her. With modesty and tenderness, they watch over each other, taking the time to cherish each other.

Team

director

Fiorella BASDEREFF

Fiorella BASDEREFF directed her first film, Those Who Stay, in 2021 on intergenerational relationships between women around grief. A Time to Cherish continues to explore intimacy, colorful old age, and sorority. She is now writing her first feature film.

# Kaohsiung International Short Film Competition

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