3-10 Sep ‘23
 
Rus

Death Metal Grandma (2018)

Death Metal Grandma
12+

About film

The heroine of the documentary that was published by American magazine The Atlantic is a 97-year-old Inge Ginsberg, who first escaped the Nazi regime across the mountains into Switzerland, and after the war moved to Hollywood with her husband Otto, where she wrote music alongside him (their work includes Dean Martin’s Try Again). In the present day, she applies for the show America’s Got Talent where she performs heavy metal music, through which she wants to pass her wisdom on to the world, as well as to have as much fun as possible at her age. This life-affirming film is made with no special allowances for Igne’s age, which commands much respect.

Rewards and nominations

  • SXSW Grand Jury Award 2018 - Official Selection
  • The American Pavilion Emerging Filmmakers Showcase 2019 - Official Selection

Director

Leah Galant
Leah Galant currently lives in New York specializing in documentary producing and directing with additional experience as a cinematographer and editor. The idea that films can transport people into rooms, places and conversations they otherwise would not engage in - is what drives her work. Focusing on social justice issued based stories - she sees the filmmaking process as a collaborative learning experience. It is her goal to amplify and embolden community stories of resilience, resistance and change.

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Director

Leah Galant
Leah Galant currently lives in New York specializing in documentary producing and directing with additional experience as a cinematographer and editor. The idea that films can transport people into rooms, places and conversations they otherwise would not engage in - is what drives her work. Focusing on social justice issued based stories - she sees the filmmaking process as a collaborative learning experience. It is her goal to amplify and embolden community stories of resilience, resistance and change.