The Squirrel

A quiet, tense coming-of-age short that immerses you in the pressure of fitting in while hiding who you are.

Directed by

Thomas Buisson

Genres

Drama

Starring

Adrien Casse, Yann Bella Ola, Victor Poirier

Overview

Seventeen-year-old Adrien wants to join a fire station and become a fireman. During training, he realizes that in addition to the difficulties of practical exercises and exams, he also has to find his place in a group where roles are highly codified. His budding desire for Damien, the trainer, is quickly thwarted by the order to be a man.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, isolation, ambition

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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