The sharp yet warm humour of Mother and Milk exposes the mental strain on new mothers by depicting the challenges as exaggerated catastrophes.

Directed by Ami Lindholm

Co-presenters: TAIS, Women on Screen

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Ami Lindholm is on a mission to make tired parents laugh! She encourages parents to be imperfect and say that you are good enough as you are. Her comic Vauvakirja - ”Baby Book” and short film Mother and Milk show the best and worst moments in parenting – in a hilarious yet touching way. Lindholm has directed award winning animations, for example The Irresistible Smile (2006) and animations to docu- mentary Film Lumikko, The Little Snow animal directed by Miia Tervo (2009). Lindholm was episode director at Rovio
Entertainment for Angry Birds Stella Tv series seasons 1&2. Ami enjoys creating big moments with a simple visual style. With her art, she always wants to encourage and give hope, however dark the situation might be.