Storyline
Combining figurative abstraction with magic realism, this animated short depicts a world in which whales fall out of the sky and fish turn into balloons. It is a black and white evocation of the real world, transformed by the director's special sense of whimsy. With bold lines reminiscent of the stark simplicity of Inuit art, this cautionary tale is a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things. We are all affected by the fate of the Arctic, which each year is disappearing a little farther into the ocean.
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nicolas Brault's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Islet is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
