Sunburned

Films - 2019

Claire (13) is vacationing with her sister Zoë (15) and mother Sophie (40) at a resort hotel in southern Spain. Sophie spends her days by the pool and shows a minimum of interest in her daughters. In the beginning Claire clings to her older sister Zoë, who mercifully lets her tag along. But when Zoe meets a boy her own age, Claire is left alone. By the beach Claire befriends Amram, a young Senegalese beach vendor. As their relationship deepens, Claire tries to help him, but unintentionally ends up making his desolate situation even worse.

Director

Carolina Helsgård

Producer

NiKo Film

Screenplay

Carolina Helsgård

Co-producers

The Film Kitchen
Flick Film
Staron Film
WDR
SWR
ARTE

Director

Carolina Helsgård

Producer

NiKo Film

Screenplay

Carolina Helsgård

Co-producers

The Film Kitchen
Flick Film
Staron Film
WDR
SWR
ARTE

Main cast

Sabine Timoteo
Zita GaierGedion
Oduor Wekesa

Festival selection

World Premiere at Rome International Film Festival 2019