Animals (2012)

Pol is a teenager with a seemingly calm life. He lives with his brother, and is still in high school. However, Pol has a secret: Deerhoof, a cuddly teddy bear who thinks, moves around, and ... See full summary »

Director:

Marçal Forés

Writers:

Marçal Forés, Enric Pardo

Stars:

Oriol Pla, Augustus Prew, Dimitri Leonidas

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Oriol Pla	...	Pol
Augustus Prew	...	Ikari
Dimitri Leonidas	...	Mark
Roser Tapias	...	Laia
Javier Beltrán	...	Llorenç
Martin Freeman	...	Albert
Maria Rodríguez Soto	...	Clara (as Maria Rodríguez)
Katia Klein	...	Silvia
Mia Lacostena	...	Sara (as Emma Lacostena)
Anaïs López	...	Mar
Alba Ribas	...	Laura
Paula Malia	...	Mar
Pep Jové	...	Inspector
Brian Brennan	...	Director
Iñaki Martínez	...	John

Storyline

Pol is a teenager with a seemingly calm life. He lives with his brother, and is still in high school. However, Pol has a secret: Deerhoof, a cuddly teddy bear who thinks, moves around, and with whom he shares his best moments. Life goes on as normal until the arrival of Ikari, an enigmatic student who seems to be hiding something. Pol is fascinated by his new classmate and attracted to the dark side he harbors. An inexplicable death and a series of strange events will transform the meek student's routine into a fantastic adventure, which will take over their lives.

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Plot Keywords:

gay best friend | high school | teddy bear | self mutilation | gay brother | 

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Taglines:

A story about love, despair, and the pains of being pure at heart.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Las inquietudes de Blanca María
Written by Marcos Rojas Palencia
Performed by Los Claveles

User Reviews

Different

This is a quirky jumble of strangeness. Downright bizarre but captivating in an oddly compelling way. The protagonist struggles with so many things at once that it is often difficult to follow. Not the story line, that is simple enough, but the choices, the mental acuity, the constant abrupt and dark situations make for an emotional slog, challenging us and our perceptions. It is muddled and confused and intense. Liked it.

Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Catalan English

Release Date:

26 October 2012 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Энималс

Filming Locations:

Sant Llorenç de Morunys, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain

Company Credits

Production Co:

Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya (ESCAC), Escándalo Films, ICF Institut Català de Finances

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1