Not for money, not for love, not for nothing

9.5 10
2020
14min

English

English

Country: United Kingdom

Original Title: Not for money, not for love, not for nothing

Paula embarks on a spiritual quest in Newport, forging connections with sex workers who, shielded by animation, bare their souls and share their unvarnished truths.

English
English
Country: United Kingdom
Original Title: Not for money, not for love, not for nothing

AWARDS
Best Animation. Wimbledon International Short Film Festival
Best Animation Documentary. Factual Animation Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Wales International Film Festival
Women X
Cardiff International Film Festival
Worcester Film Festival
London International Documentary Film Festival
Independent Film Awards
British Animation Film Festival
Santiago del Estero Film Festival
Festival Internacional de Cine por los Derechos Humanos
Grito de Mujer Film Festival
Turku Animaton Film Festival
British Shorts Film Festival
Patmos Cinema Festival
Officine Social Movie Film Festival
Sole Luna Doc Film Festival
Animaphix Film Festival
Cartoons on the Bay
Anibar International Animation Festival
International Animated Film Festival Tindirindis
Macau International Short Film Festival
One Step Film Forum
Warsaw Animation Film Festival
Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival
International Short Film Festival - Short Form
Kino Otok Film Festival
Animatou Festival
International 2 Sides Short Film Festival
Canlandıranlar Festival

Not for money, not for love, not for nothing - Intimacy, Shadows, Resilience

This animation dives deep into the concealed realm of the sex industry, unveiling the raw and poignant experiences of its workers. Blending innovative animation to ensure confidentiality, the documentary exposes authentic reflections of women who grapple with self-worth, morality, and isolation. Guiding our journey is Paula, a spiritual sojourner in Newport, determined to rescue women ensnared in webs of exploitation, control, and societal judgement. As Paula delves into their lives, we hear Jo's tale of emancipation from a pimp's grip, Chelsea's internal battles with self-worth, Rachel's ethical dilemmas, and Amelia's haunting solitude. Through their narratives, the film sheds light on the resilience and vulnerability of women navigating life in the shadows.