Poster for Merman

SJSFF 2025

Merman

World Cinema 2025 15 mins UK

Directed by Madeleine Wynn

Haunted by what she has seen while carrying out humanitarian work with refugees in the Mediterranean and traumatised by her experiences, Mari returns to her parents coastal home in rural England. There, through an unlikely acquaintance, she discovers the medieval legend of the Merman. The truth behind this seemingly innocent myth is darker than Mari could imagine.

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About Merman

Merman is a 15-minute short film from the UK directed by Madeleine Wynn. It screened at the 2025 San Jose International Short Film Festival in the “World Cinema Two” program.

Director
Madeleine Wynn
Program
World Cinema Two
Country
UK
Run time
15 mins
Genre
World Cinema

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