An Animal Being
"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."
Released just last year. An Animal Being is a feature film. directed by Mone Frogg. At just 39 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maria Grazia Di Meo, Christoffer Hvidberg Rønje, and Mads Knarreborg
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Den Danske Filmskole
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...
Who directed An Animal Being?
An Animal Being was directed by Mone Frogg.
How long is An Animal Being?
An Animal Being has a runtime of 0 hours and 39 minutes (39 minutes total).
When was An Animal Being released?
An Animal Being was released on June 18, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in An Animal Being?
The main cast of An Animal Being includes Maria Grazia Di Meo, Christoffer Hvidberg Rønje, Mads Knarreborg, Ane Stensgaard Juul, Simon Kongsted.