An Animal Being (2025)
Animals observe a woman who is miraculously cured of a terminal illness. Having been eager to die and now facing life, she spirals into an existential crisis. It makes her wonder if animals are living life better than she ever will.
A woman is miraculously cured of a deadly illness, which sends her into an existential crisis, as she had not only accepted death, but had actually been looking forward to it. Burdened by existence, she begins to daydream about being something else. She becomes envious of her happy and carefree golden retriever, Walter. Her obsession with Walter’s seemingly perfect life, makes her forget to live her own. While she’s paralyzed by the gift of life, Walter sets off on his own adventure.
Director: Mone Frogg
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: June 18, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Lukas Daugbjerg
Editing: Anna Wistreich
Production: Den Danske Filmskole
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Mone Frogg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Animal Being about?
- A woman is miraculously cured of a deadly illness, which sends her into an existential crisis, as she had not only accepted death, but had actually been looking forward to it. Burdened by existence, she begins to daydream about being something else. She becomes envious of her happy and carefree golden retriever, Walter. Her obsession with Walter’s seemingly perfect life, makes her forget to live her own. While she’s paralyzed by the gift of life, Walter sets off on his own adventure.
- Who directed An Animal Being?
- An Animal Being was directed by Mone Frogg.
- Who stars in An Animal Being?
- An Animal Being stars Maria Grazia Di Meo, Christoffer Hvidberg Rønje, Mads Knarreborg, Ane Stensgaard Juul, Simon Kongsted, Siff Lundgreen.
- How long is An Animal Being?
- An Animal Being has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- Where was An Animal Being produced?
- An Animal Being was produced in Denmark.