The Call (2023)
During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift.
Director: Riffy Ahmed
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: August 8, 2023
Cast
- Jo Martin - Cora (Mum)
- Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn - Athena (Daughter)
Screenplay
Music: Joseph Stevenson
Cinematography: Pep Bosch Calvo
Editing: Armiliah Aripin
Production: BFI Network, Lunar pictures, Over The Fence Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
mental health, immigrant family, mother and daughter, female superhero, intergenerational trauma, female filmmaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Call about?
- During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift.
- Who directed The Call?
- The Call was directed by Riffy Ahmed.
- Who stars in The Call?
- The Call stars Jo Martin, Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn.
- How long is The Call?
- The Call has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Call?
- The Call is a Drama, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Call produced?
- The Call was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Call?
- The themes of The Call include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.