No One Will Play with Me

A quiet, bittersweet glimpse into childhood loneliness, with a darkly humorous edge and a tender heart.

Directed by

Werner Herzog

Genres

Drama

Overview

A darkly humorous short documentary about a preschool-age boy ostracised from interactions with his classmates until a girl who has become interested in his pet crow provides the link to social acceptance.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, earnest and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, friendship, family, class

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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