The Wind in the Reeds

A gentle, hand-drawn fable that feels like a warm breeze, with a quiet sense of hope and the simple joy of music.

Directed by

Arnaud Demuynck, Madina Iskhakova

Genres

Animation, Family

Overview

Eliette, an eight-year-old girl, lives in a country where the king banned music. A troubadour from the Orient gets his instruments confiscated there. But he is not inclined to servitude and meets Eliette who secretly carved a flute in a wild reed. Eliette and the troubadour bond of friendship. Together they will lead the people to free themselves from tyranny.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Freedom, friendship, music, rebellion

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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