Cherubs
An Unsentimental Education
At arts summer camp, Basia, a reserved 13-year old girl, struggles to connect with other kids. She feels seen for the first time when an equally reserved 19-year-old camp counselor takes her under his wing. When a late night encounter with him leads Basia to lie to impress her roommate, she must reckon with the consequences of her exploration.
Director: Anne-Sophie Bine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Cast
- Juliet Rusche - Basia
- Tristan Thompson - Matthew
- Olivia Vemulapalli - Taylor
- Sarah Noble Peck - Joanne
Screenplay
Cinematography: Olivia Kimmel
Editing: Marshall Granger
Production: American Film Institute Conservatory
Country: France, United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Teacher-Student Relationship, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
summer camp, sexuality, identity, coming of age, teacher, crush, feminist, childhood, consent, girl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cherubs about?
- At arts summer camp, Basia, a reserved 13-year old girl, struggles to connect with other kids. She feels seen for the first time when an equally reserved 19-year-old camp counselor takes her under his wing. When a late night encounter with him leads Basia to lie to impress her roommate, she must reckon with the consequences of her exploration.
- Who directed Cherubs?
- Cherubs was directed by Anne-Sophie Bine.
- Who stars in Cherubs?
- Cherubs stars Juliet Rusche, Tristan Thompson, Olivia Vemulapalli, Sarah Noble Peck.
- How long is Cherubs?
- Cherubs has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Cherubs?
- Cherubs is a Drama film.
- Where was Cherubs produced?
- Cherubs was produced in France, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cherubs?
- The themes of Cherubs include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Teacher-Student Relationship, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.