To Beat a Dead Horse

Thrown out of her mother's apartment without even a pair of shoes, Gab tries to find a flat amidst the chaos of Paris’ streets.

  • Gabrielle Selnet
    Director
    Goodbye Jérome!
  • Arte France
    Producer
  • Lucie Garçon
    Key Cast
    "Gab"
  • Cécile Bournay
    Key Cast
    "Maman"
  • Delphine Théodore
    Key Cast
    "Emilie"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Mort du Petit Cheval
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama, Family, 2D
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 29, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    France
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - La Poudrière - Ecole du Film d'Animation
Distribution Information
  • La Poudrière school
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Gabrielle Selnet

During her studies at Gobelins, Gabrielle co-directed Sundance and Berlinale selected short-film Goodbye Jérôme!. She perfected her education at La Poudrière directing school where she made her first solo short film, To Beat a Dead Horse. She now works in Paris as a director and is currently writing her next short film "Thérèse is running late".

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