Fri, Mar 4, 2022 12:00 PM PT

Mum is Pouring Rain

Directed by Hugo de Faucompret  |  Fiction  |  30 min

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.

Screens with:
The Snail and the Whale (Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon, UK 2019, 26 min), Zog and the Flying Doctors (Sean Mullin, UK 2020, 24 min)

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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.

Biographies

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).