Short film

Old Knobbley

2026 · 13 min

A quiet, somber short that lingers on fear and tenderness, offering shelter from cruelty in a still, ancient place.

Overview: In 17th century England, two women persecuted for witchcraft find sanctuary and safety at the site of a five-hundred year old oak tree.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, family, survival, isolation
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
family
survival
isolation
justice
Places: countryside
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none