The Nest (2020)

The Nest (2020) poster

Elías (12) is the youngest son of Luisa (45) and José (46). One afternoon, after witnessing a homophobic attack at school, Elías tells his parent that he is also gay. But his cry for help gets unanswered, which will make him wonder: How can I feel safe? Where’s my nest?

Director: Fernando Campos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Ragniman
Country: Chile
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming out, parent child relationship, homophobia, bullying, coming of age, lgbt, homophobic attack, gay theme, short film

More Films by Director: Fernando Campos
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nest about?
Elías (12) is the youngest son of Luisa (45) and José (46). One afternoon, after witnessing a homophobic attack at school, Elías tells his parent that he is also gay. But his cry for help gets unanswered, which will make him wonder: How can I feel safe? Where’s my nest?
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Fernando Campos.
Who stars in The Nest?
The Nest stars Gustavo Pérez, Miguel Pérez, Verónica Santiago, Camilo Briones, Daniel Calfulén, Alonso Carvajal.
How long is The Nest?
The Nest has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is The Nest?
The Nest is a Drama film.
Where was The Nest produced?
The Nest was produced in Chile.
What are the themes of The Nest?
The themes of The Nest include: Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.