Scanorama

November 5 - 22

2026

Open My Festival
Glimpses of Europe | Short Film Competition

Mom Dances

23 min. | Drama | Pegi 13

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What remains of a mother after years of domestic violence? What remains of her body, her dignity and her strength? Surely words, memory and a few dance steps that can still be passed down.

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Mégane Brügger

Mégane Brügger

Mégane Brügger (*1999) was born in Switzerland. She graduated from ECAL with a bachelor's degree in cinema. Her work explores themes linked with her feminist values. She is interested in the queer community, the transclass concept and family trauma. "Mom Dances" is her diploma film.
Languages
French, German
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Original title
Maman danse
Produced
2024: Switzerland

Film information

Director
Mégane Brügger
Producers
Pascaline Sordet
Screenplay
Mégane Brügger

Screenings

Thursday, 13 November

19:00

Forum Cinemas Vingis · 11

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