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Original Film Title: LES AIGLES NE VOLENT PAS
Director’s Name: Robin FURSTENBERGER
Writer’s Name: Claïsse Mercier
Producer: Robin FURSTENBERGER
Country of Origin: France
Country of Filming: France
Language: French
Runtime: 12 minutes 21 seconds
Film Description:
The Eagles don’t fly, is a moving short film about the encounter between a French soldier in the Second World War and a child with a vivid imagination. In this story, the harshness and coldness of war are revealed through André, the soldier, while the child’s seeming innocence reveals unexpected depths.
This short film highlights the juxtaposition between the brutal reality of war, embodied by André, and the child’s whimsical perception. Through this touching encounter, the film explores the nuances of childlike innocence, revealing that it can sometimes mask a complex and profound understanding of reality.
“Les Aigles ne Volent pas” offers a poignant reflection on human interaction, the perception of reality and the consequences of war on the individual mind. This short film invites viewers to consider war through the prism of the child’s imagination, offering a unique and moving perspective on a subject that is often difficult to tackle.