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SFFILM Festival

Mum is Pouring Rain

The intro text of this page will be used to explain that two short films are being paired with a mid-length film. Using a 2021 example, we would explain that The Snail and the Whale and Zog and the Flying Doctors are screening before Mum is Pouring Rain.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Fri, Mar 4 at 12:00 PM

Castro Theatre

Short Film 1: The Snail and the Whale

Short Film 2: Zog and the Flying Doctors

Mid-Length Film: Mum is Pouring Rain

The Snail and the Whale

An unlikely friendship begins when a snail that longs to see the world hitches a lift on a humpback whale’s tail.
(Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon, UK 2019, 26 min)

Zog and the Flying Doctors

A mermaid, a unicorn, and a lion test the skills of a trio of flying doctors committed to treating all creatures.
(Sean Mullin, UK 2020, 24 min)

Description

Jane, a strong-minded and independent little girl is sent off to stay with her grandma during the holidays while her mother struggles to overcome a bout with depression. Reluctant and angry at first, Jane brightens as the trip quickly turns into a welcome adventure filled with time for healing, magical discovery, and unexpected friendships. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Director Hugo de Faucompret

Hugo de Faucompret is a filmmaker, animator, art director, and writer. His films include the shorts, Que dale (2015) and Apollinaire – 13 film poèmes (2016).

Film Details

Language French

Original Language Title Mamen Pleut Des Cordes

Year 2021

Runtime 30

Country France

Director Hugo de Faucompret

Executive Producer Antoine Liétout, Ivan Zuber, Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin, Jean-Baptiste Wery

Producer Antoine Liétout, Ivan Zuber, Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin, Jean-Baptiste Wery

Writer Lison d'Andréa, Hugo de Faucompret

Editor Benjamin Massoubre

Music Pablo Pico

Cast Siam Georget-Rolland, Yolande Moreau, Arthur H, Céline Sallette