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.
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
LanguageFrench
Original Language TitleMamen Pleut Des Cordes
Year2021
Runtime30
CountryFrance
DirectorHugo de Faucompret
ProducerAntoine Liétout, Ivan Zuber, Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin, Jean-Baptiste Wery
Executive ProducerAntoine Liétout, Ivan Zuber, Emmanuèle Petry-Sirvin, Jean-Baptiste Wery
WriterLison d'Andréa, Hugo de Faucompret
EditorBenjamin Massoubre
MusicPablo Pico
CastSiam Georget-Rolland, Yolande Moreau, Arthur H, Céline Sallette