Funny Birds
Funny Birds
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This live action children’s film follows a ten year old girl who loves birds, with a gentle, curious, and poetic atmosphere throughout. Sensitive content is limited and mainly comes from a small independent journey, moments of uncertainty during exploration, and the presence of a somewhat mysterious adult figure that may unsettle very young viewers. The intensity stays low, with no meaningful violence, no sexual content, no substance use, and little to no harsh language, so it is broadly suitable for children who can handle a calm and reflective story. The main challenge is not fear, but the emotional maturity and attention needed for its quiet pacing and subtle storytelling. For parents, it may help to watch alongside younger children and talk about safety, trust, and respect for nature, especially if the child usually prefers faster or more openly funny films.
Synopsis
10-year-old Ellie is fascinated by nature and birds, she spends her time reading about them. One day, a few miles from school, she goes onto a little island on the Loire River to take a bird book back to the library. It's an island full of birds.
Difficult scenes
The setup shows Ellie acting on her own to return a book outside the usual school setting. This independence may worry some younger children, because it involves traveling to a secluded place and taking initiative without immediate supervision, even though the film does not present it as strongly threatening. Anna is introduced with a sense of mystery and curiosity. For a sensitive child, this adult figure may create mild emotional unease at first, because the story asks viewers to accept some uncertainty and follow a relationship that develops in a subtle and quiet way. The time spent on the island and in nature relies more on observation and the unknown than on action. Some children may feel slight tension because of the isolated setting, the quiet atmosphere, and the sense of a solitary adventure, even though the overall tone remains gentle.
Where to watch
No verified platform for the US market yet. We keep this section updated as availability changes.
Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 31m
- Countries
- France
- Original language
- FR
- Studios
- Doncvoilà productions, Camera Lucida
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
1/5
Mild
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This live action children’s film follows a ten year old girl who loves birds, with a gentle, curious, and poetic atmosphere throughout. Sensitive content is limited and mainly comes from a small independent journey, moments of uncertainty during exploration, and the presence of a somewhat mysterious adult figure that may unsettle very young viewers. The intensity stays low, with no meaningful violence, no sexual content, no substance use, and little to no harsh language, so it is broadly suitable for children who can handle a calm and reflective story. The main challenge is not fear, but the emotional maturity and attention needed for its quiet pacing and subtle storytelling. For parents, it may help to watch alongside younger children and talk about safety, trust, and respect for nature, especially if the child usually prefers faster or more openly funny films.
Synopsis
10-year-old Ellie is fascinated by nature and birds, she spends her time reading about them. One day, a few miles from school, she goes onto a little island on the Loire River to take a bird book back to the library. It's an island full of birds.
Difficult scenes
The setup shows Ellie acting on her own to return a book outside the usual school setting. This independence may worry some younger children, because it involves traveling to a secluded place and taking initiative without immediate supervision, even though the film does not present it as strongly threatening. Anna is introduced with a sense of mystery and curiosity. For a sensitive child, this adult figure may create mild emotional unease at first, because the story asks viewers to accept some uncertainty and follow a relationship that develops in a subtle and quiet way. The time spent on the island and in nature relies more on observation and the unknown than on action. Some children may feel slight tension because of the isolated setting, the quiet atmosphere, and the sense of a solitary adventure, even though the overall tone remains gentle.