Umbrellas
Ajyal Competition, Ajyal at Vox - Ajyal Film Festival 2021
Jose Prats, Alvaro Robles / Short Narrative / France, Spain / 2020 / 12 min / Colour / DCP / In No Dialogue / (No Subtitles) subtitles / MENA Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
Synopsis
In a remote village where the rain never stops, six-year-old Kyna spends her days playing happily, protected under her father Din's umbrella beard. One night, her beloved dog Nana disappears. To find her, Kyna embarks on an adventure of self-discovery, and must face the one thing she is most afraid of—the rain. This charming animation shows us that an essential part of growing up is facing our greatest fears in order to gain a sense of resilience and independence.
About the Director
José Prats is a filmmaker, storyboarder and illustrator, and works for Aardman Studios. In 2015, he collaborated on the animated feature film 'Capture the Flag' and studied filmmaking and screenwriting at the Metropolis Film School.
Álvaro Robles graduated from the Metropolis Film School with a Screenwriting/Directing Degree. He then pursued a professional career as an editor at several advertising agencies in Madrid. He co-directed and wrote the short film 'Mara, Maravillas' with José Prats.
Credits
- Director
- Jose Prats, Alvaro Robles
- Screenwriter
- Jose Prats, Alvaro Robles, Alicia Canovas, Jesus Lopez
- Producer
- Diana Hentulescu, Keota Dengmanara
- Editor
- Jose Prats, Alvaro Robles
- Music
- Pablo Mirete
- Production Company
- Moukda Production
- Sound
- Jean-Baptiste Cornier
- Distributor
- Studio Wasia
- Cast
- Voice: Alejandro Garrido Martinez, Celia Lopera Gonzales