Movies by Alice Pennefather

Dreams of Giverny

Dreams of Giverny

Dreams of Giverny is a modern day ghost story told through the art of classical ballet and set in the gardens of Impressionist painter Claude Monet in Giverny, France. This short tells the tale of a young woman who upon reflection at the beauty of Monet’s water lily pond, slips into a daydream where she finds herself wearing pointe shoes and able to dance exquisitely. During this reverie she encounters a ghost like girl who guides her through the gardens, encouraging her to express her joy at the wonder of such a place through dance. By the ...

The Sun Is God

The Sun Is God

1918 - A woman imagines her lover has returned from the horrors of war in France, remembering moments shared together. A tale of love and loss told through classical ballet.

In Her Hands

In Her Hands

Dance film inspired by the life and work of the artists Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin.

Esprit du Jardin

Esprit du Jardin

A spirit emerges from icy cold water to explore the beautiful snow covered garden she finds herself trapped within.