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When seven-year-old Nora witnesses her big brother Abel being bullied by other kids, she rushes to protect him. But Abel forces her to remain silent. Caught in a conflict of loyalty, Nora tries to find her place, torn between children's and adult's worlds. With the camera rigged at Nora’s height we experience every emotion Nora feels. This powerful filmic choice emphasizes grown-ups’ inability to understand the complexities of the playground, and their impotence when it comes to stopping bullyi...
When seven-year-old Nora witnesses her big brother Abel being bullied by other kids, she rushes to protect him. But Abel forces her to remain silent. Caught in a conflict of loyalty, Nora tries to find her place, torn between children's and adult's worlds. With the camera rigged at Nora’s height we experience every emotion Nora feels. This powerful filmic choice emphasizes grown-ups’ inability to understand the complexities of the playground, and their impotence when it comes to stopping bullyi...
