The Monster of Many Noses

A chilly folk-tale atmosphere wraps around childhood fear and buried history, unsettling more than it shocks.

Directed by

Abigail Schaaff

Genres

Drama, Fantasy, Adventure

Starring

Pablo Derqui, Ivan Benet, Mercè Llorens

Overview

In the winter of 1968, in a small village in the mountains, the story follows three children who embark on a daring quest to evade the ominous Monster of Many Noses, a formidable figure deeply ingrained in Catalan folklore. This sinister character is known for hunting down children who have spun too many lies on the final day of the year. But the children are not the only ones gripped by fear; the film also explores how lies from the past can have a haunting presence. The film follows a proven formula of taking a deeply rooted legend from Catalan folklore and transforming it into a universal story. The Monster of Many Noses is a captivating exploration of history, myth, and the human condition.

How it feels

Eerie, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Memory, deception, guilt, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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