Short film

Crazy Carl

2017 · 12 min

A gentle, talky short that feels like a warm conversation with a wise stranger, leaving a soft glow.

Overview: An old man convinces a student that imagination is the secret to a wonderful life.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, whimsical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Aging, immigration, friendship, identity
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: aging
immigration
friendship
identity
healing
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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