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
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