A Stone in the Shoe

Short Film/Society, France/Switzerland 2021

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A student arrives for the first time in his new class. He is not a student like the others, it's a frog in a class of rabbits. What a wonderful, colourful and atmospheric animated film! Sensitive and exciting, thought-provoking and highly sensual, this cinematic gem tells the story of how the little frog, intimidated and traumatised by his escape, overcomes his fears: he finds new friends and the courage to tenderly express his humanity. "The difficult subject of escape is sensitively transposed into a fantastic setting - and yet the film does not lose any of its seriousness and depth as a result. On the contrary. The metaphorical images show a new approach to telling stories about traumas suffered and making it tangible how the frog feels as a different-looking newcomer." (Stefan Stiletto, on: Children and Youth Film Portal)
12 min
HD
Starting at 8
Audio language:
no dialogue

Awards

Anima - The Brussels Animation Film Festival 2022 Award for Best Short Film
The Chicago Int. Children's Film Festival 2021 Liv Ullmann Peace Prize
Annecy Film Festival 2021 Special Prize Junior CANAL+

More information

Director:

Eric Montchaud

Editor:

Santi Minasi

Original title:

Un caillou dans la chaussure

Original language:

no dialogue

Further titles:

Le nouveau

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 8

Audio language:

no dialogue