PREVIEW: Théo and the Metamorphosis (18)

WHO’S IN IT?

Théo Kermel (film debut), Pierre Meunier (Itinerary of a Spoiled Child), Sonia Gondry (film debut), Vanda Tilseein (film debut), Ayumi Roux (The World After Us), Louise Morin (film debut), Olaf Odinski (After We’re Gone), Elia Sulem (film debut), Ethan Dabo (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Damien Odoul (Rich Is the Wolf), director, writer, cinematographer; Alexandre Perrier (Atomic Age), producer; Sylvain Rodriguez (Baby Phone), cinematographer; Anne Destival (Eric’s Tape), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Théo (Kermel), a young man with Down Syndrome, lives in a remote house in the secluded forest with his photographer father (Meunier). He expresses his passion for drawing, nature, and dreams of becoming a samurai, but his biggest challenge comes when his father must go away to an exhibition, leaving Théo to survive on his own…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Led by a mesmerising lead turn by debut actor Théo Kermel, this transcendent experience taps into all the senses to create a unique and unforgettable experience.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 24TH JUNE 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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