Synopsis
Beirut, 1982. As Nicolas prepares to flee his hometown, torn apart by an endless civil war, he crosses the path of Naji, a reckless teenager determined to go to the Swimming Pool. Trying to protect the young man, Nicolas finds himself pulled into a surreal race against war, all for the mere freedom of going swimming.
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- Executive Producer : RUBIKA - L'École des Talents de la Création Numérique
- Film exports/foreign sales : Je Regarde
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- Executive Producer : Philippe Meis
- Screenwriter : Nayla Nassar
- Music Composer : Axel Guenoun
- Editor : Nayla Nassar
- Sound editors : Adrien Jesupret, Valérian Cornuaille
- Foley artist : Anaïs Maurette De Castro
- Sound Mixer : Louis Deurre
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Animated film
- Sub-genre : 3D animation, Comedy
- Themes : War, Freedom, Imagination
- Production language : No dialogue
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2021
- Runtime : 7 min 4 seconds
- Production formats : Digital creation
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : CinemaScope
- Audio format : Digital 5.1
- Rating restrictions : None
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