Danse Macabre

A dreamlike, gently eerie short that turns a fear of death into a curious, oddly comforting journey.

Directed by

Michael Van Ostade

Starring

Alix Jana Cale, Arthur Dhont, Maarten Mertens

Overview

To truly live, one must stare Death into the eyes. Danse Macabre is an youthful adventure following a young girl, Esther, who is terrified of this act, doing everything in her power to avoid even glancing. She runs away from her appointment, setting in motion a series of strange encounters. A story about fear of the unknown and acceptance of the inevitable, Danse Macabre shows us that after all is said and done, things aren't so bad as they seem.

How it feels

Eerie, melancholic, whimsical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Death, fate, identity, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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