A Monster Calls

2016 | B/N | 108:00

This is the story of Connor, a boy who is going through one of the most difficult moments of his life: his mother is seriously ill and he struggles at school with bullies. One night, a monster comes to visit him; his presence will help Connnor deal with this difficult time and let go of his anger.

Direction: Bayona; Juan Antonio
Script: Ness; Patrick
Production: King; Jonathan, Atienza; Belén, Horwits; Mitch
Photography: Faura; Óscar
Sound: Adrados; Jorge
Music: Velázquez; Fernando
Cast:Kebbell; Toby, MacDougall; Lewis, Neeson; Liam, Jones; Felicity, Weaver; Sigourney
Art direction: Anduiza; Jaime, Bansal; Ravi, Bono; Dídac
Participation year at FICM: 2016

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