A Ferret Called Mickey (2003)
Eight year old Paulie is happiest when dressing-up in his mother’s high heels and having tea parties in the garden. His father however would prefer him to be involved in more ‘manly’ pursuits and decides to take action. It is left to Mickey, a ferret with the cutest nose and the sharpest teeth, to sort out the men from the boys.
Director: Barry Dignam
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: October 18, 2003
Cast
- Colin Middleton - Paulie
- Darragh Kelly - Jim
- Cathy Belton - Breda
- Emily Bradley - Kate
- Pat Laffan - Dougie O'Neill
Screenplay
Music: Gregory Magee
Cinematography: Russell Gleeson
Editing: Dermot Diskin
Production: Rough Magic Film Productions, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RTÉ
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Touching Family Stories
Keywords
ireland, hunting, gender roles, lgbt, rabbit hunting, tea party, children's story, father son conflict, father son relationship, toxic masculinity, ferret, short film, dress up, children's play, child pet relationship
More Films by Director: Barry Dignam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Ferret Called Mickey about?
- Eight year old Paulie is happiest when dressing-up in his mother’s high heels and having tea parties in the garden. His father however would prefer him to be involved in more ‘manly’ pursuits and decides to take action. It is left to Mickey, a ferret with the cutest nose and the sharpest teeth, to sort out the men from the boys.
- Who directed A Ferret Called Mickey?
- A Ferret Called Mickey was directed by Barry Dignam.
- Who stars in A Ferret Called Mickey?
- A Ferret Called Mickey stars Colin Middleton, Darragh Kelly, Cathy Belton, Emily Bradley, Pat Laffan.
- How long is A Ferret Called Mickey?
- A Ferret Called Mickey has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Ferret Called Mickey?
- A Ferret Called Mickey is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was A Ferret Called Mickey produced?
- A Ferret Called Mickey was produced in Ireland.
- What are the themes of A Ferret Called Mickey?
- The themes of A Ferret Called Mickey include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Touching Family Stories.