The Drifting Guitar
The Drifting Guitar
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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 animated short follows a musical weasel trying to find her place in a countryside and forest setting that does not welcome her easily, with a gentle, handcrafted atmosphere and a slightly wistful tone. The sensitive material mainly comes from social rejection, a few unfriendly reactions from other animals, and mild tension linked to wandering alone and not feeling accepted. Overall, it remains very mild, with no graphic violence, no sexual content, no notable harsh language, and no sustained threat, which makes it broadly suitable for young children, though very sensitive viewers may still react to the brief sadness in the story. These moments are limited in frequency, and the film regularly returns to music, companionship, and comfort. For parents, it works well as a conversation starter about difference, kindness, and friendship, and it may help to reassure younger children that the lonely moments are temporary.
Synopsis
A weasel, who’s unusual job is to sell ties, roams around the countryside. Considered a pest and constantly on the move, she decides to try her luck in the forest. Her fate is about to change when a hedgehog intervenes.
Difficult scenes
The weasel is shown as an animal that others view with suspicion or treat as unwanted. For a young child, this rejection may feel sad, especially because it affects a lonely character who is simply trying to live through music and small exchanges. The story includes a wandering phase in the natural world, with the sense that the heroine must keep moving without knowing whether she will finally be accepted anywhere. This may create mild worry for very young viewers, even though the staging stays calm and avoids any strong or prolonged danger.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 30m
- Countries
- France, Switzerland
- Original language
- FR
- Directed by
- Sophie Roze
- Studios
- JPL Films, Nadasdy Film
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 animated short follows a musical weasel trying to find her place in a countryside and forest setting that does not welcome her easily, with a gentle, handcrafted atmosphere and a slightly wistful tone. The sensitive material mainly comes from social rejection, a few unfriendly reactions from other animals, and mild tension linked to wandering alone and not feeling accepted. Overall, it remains very mild, with no graphic violence, no sexual content, no notable harsh language, and no sustained threat, which makes it broadly suitable for young children, though very sensitive viewers may still react to the brief sadness in the story. These moments are limited in frequency, and the film regularly returns to music, companionship, and comfort. For parents, it works well as a conversation starter about difference, kindness, and friendship, and it may help to reassure younger children that the lonely moments are temporary.
Synopsis
A weasel, who’s unusual job is to sell ties, roams around the countryside. Considered a pest and constantly on the move, she decides to try her luck in the forest. Her fate is about to change when a hedgehog intervenes.
Difficult scenes
The weasel is shown as an animal that others view with suspicion or treat as unwanted. For a young child, this rejection may feel sad, especially because it affects a lonely character who is simply trying to live through music and small exchanges. The story includes a wandering phase in the natural world, with the sense that the heroine must keep moving without knowing whether she will finally be accepted anywhere. This may create mild worry for very young viewers, even though the staging stays calm and avoids any strong or prolonged danger.