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Movie spotlight

We Are Closing!

1999
Movie
22 min
French

Two courageous women open a bar completely on their own. They put their heart and their energy in the establishment.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Jannik HastrupGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young girl named Maja lives in a world where all the adults have vanished. She and her friends must embark on a journey to find out where the adults have gone and how to bring them back. Along the way, they encounter magical creatures and face various challenges that test their courage and friendship.

Critical Reception

We Are Closing! received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at its unique animation style and imaginative storytelling, particularly for its younger audience. Some critics noted its slightly melancholic tone, while others found its exploration of themes like loss and responsibility to be poignant.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive, hand-drawn animation style.

  • Appreciated for its imaginative, fairy-tale-like narrative.

  • Some found the underlying themes of absence and searching to be somber.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is a rare example of a Danish animated feature exploring such complex themes for a younger audience.

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