The Calling | THE UNEXPECTED (Ages 11-14)

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Expect the unexpected in this collection of shorts. Strange things are happening to and around these characters, but with new experiences comes the opportunity for growth.

For Ages 11-14 | 74 minutes | Presented in English, nonverbal and original languages with English subtitles

Themes: Facing challenges, overcoming obstacles, peer pressure, relationships, awakenings

This program contains: Animated injury and/or trauma, mischief, separation/loss

This program is supported as part of the Dutch Culture USA program of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York.

The Calling

A creature in the woods sets about to explore the area after hearing a strange noise. Upon finding a well, it seemingly falls in and wakes up to find itself being held down by strange vines. Will it be able to set itself free from the vines or will it end up becoming one of the monsters.

Year
2021
Runtime
8 minutes
Language
Nonverbal
Country
Sweden
Premiere
North American Premiere
Rating
CONTENT DETAILS: Intense Situations
Note
THEMES: Facing Challenges

Director
Frida E. Elmström
Screenwriter
Frida E. Elmström
Producer
Anders Wilhelmsson

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The Calling

A creature hears a sound coming from a well. When it goes to investigate, it meets something strange and wonderful.

Hairy Beast

After a girl in ballet class comments on her hairy arms, all 12-year-old Lada can see in the mirror is a hideous ape. Consumed by insecurity, she decides to shave, but soon realizes that the answer lies elsewhere: in self-love and confidence.

Closed captions available

Echo

A group of boys make a discovery about a local recluse that changes their whole community.