Short film

Homo Umbilicus

2026 · 8 min

A silly, brisk little romp that turns a body part into a gateway to absurd fantasy, playful and easy to shrug off.

Overview: A farmer's belly propels him into an extraordinary world, turning Homo Sapiens to Homo Umbilicus.
How it feels: Absurd, whimsical, light and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, survival, freedom
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
survival
freedom
Places: countryside
fantasy world
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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