From Claude Barra, the director of the memorable, award-winning stop motion, Ma Vie de Courgette, comes this gorgeous environmental-themed fable, set in the rain forest of Borneo, a lush, fertile land, where nature and the life of the indigenous Penan people are under threat. When 11-year-old Keria rescues an abandoned baby orangutan, she is spurred to save the animal and campaign against the destruction of the forest, along with her forestry worker dad and her indigenous cousin, who has sought refuge in their home.

With a simple dialogue, exquisite set, and models, Barra’s film focuses on conveying its message without being heavy handed, creating a hugely enjoyable film with an essential theme.

To facilitate younger audiences, this will have a subtitles reader. After the screening, join us in the IFI Foyer for a fun environmental-themed craft workshop.

Notes by Alicia McGivern.

Screening as part of IFI French Film Festival 2024.