The Calling

Mardjuret

Directed by Frida E. Elmström

2021

Animation

8 min

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Sweden

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Color

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No dialogue

poster

Synopsis

The Animal hears a calling and decides to find its source. At the bottom of a well it discovers something both frightening and familiar.

Festivals

2021

  • Uppsala International Short Film Festival | National CompetitionNo
  • Lund International Fantastic Film Festival | Audience Award selectionNo

2022

  • Go Short - International Short Film Festival Nijmegen | Family Shorts 10+No
  • Oberhausen International Short Film Festival | Children’s and Youth Film CompetitionNo
  • Odense International Film Festival | Official Selection Competition (ANI5)No
  • Chicago International Children’s Film Festival | Official SelectionNo
  • Göteborg International Film Festival | Official Selection (Prisma)No

2023

  • Tampere Film Festival | MinikinoNo

Cast & Crew

Animation:
Frida E. Elmström
Script:
Frida E. Elmström
Cinematographer:
Frida E. Elmström
Editor:
Frida E. Elmström
Sound design & mix:
Gabrielle Wikhede
Music:
Marco Regazzoni
Producer:
Anders Wilhelmsson
Production Company:
Menado

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