Dear Mother – dir. Sabrina Hickl

(FINALIST)

Original Film Title: Dear Mother

Director’s Name: Sabrina Hickl

Writer’s Name: Sabrina Hickl

Producer: Johanna Nowotny

Country of Origin: Austria

Country of Filming: Austria

Language: German

Runtime: 29 minutes 15 seconds

Film Description:

When the last bee dies, Mother Nature dies too. But she doesn’t leave us without a plan – her secret rescue plan comes into effect. In a world where breathing jars are essential for survival, Edward Green, owner of “Breathe Easy Technologies”, tyrannizes and rules over people. Through his constant surveillance, he takes away people’s freedom. In return, he gives them their lives by producing the breathing glasses. Finn Turner, once pursued by Green’s company, reveals Mother Nature’s rescue plan. Together with his sister Leonie and his brother-in-law Paul, he uses a magic box to bring the bees back to life. Obstacles and betrayal threaten their plan. Nevertheless, Leonie completes the mission and brings nature back to life. Green, disempowered, pays the price for his actions. Years later, the world flourishes again thanks to the bees, in harmony with nature.