The Lost Children
Keywords
- atmospheric
- childhood
- coming of age
- Creatives: Debut Films
- family
- fear
- mental health
- mourning
- psychology
- Sooner Exclusives
- youth
Actors
- Iris Mirzabekiantz
- Liocha Mirzabekiantz
- Louis Magis
- Lohen van Houtte
Director
- Michèle Jacob
Drama, Horror
1h 20min
16+
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In a secluded house in the forest, ten-year-old Audrey and her three siblings wake up to find that their father has disappeared without a trace. Trapped in a seemingly endless forest, the children desperately try to find a way home. They soon discover that the forest is holding them in a continuous loop from which there is no escape. Audrey, the oldest, is soon forced to fight a mysterious monster that haunts the house and threatens to drive her siblings mad.
In a secluded house in the forest, ten-year-old Audrey and her three siblings wake up to find that their father has disappeared without a trace. Trapped in a seemingly endless forest, the children desperately try to find a way home. They soon discover that the forest is holding them in a continuous loop from which there is no escape. Audrey, the oldest, is soon forced to fight a mysterious monster that haunts the house and threatens to drive her siblings mad.
The film THE LOST CHILDREN, a work by Belgian director Michèle Jacob, explores the consequences of childhood trauma in a profound way, through a masterful blend of realism and horror. It premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and was nominated for the Proxima Competition. Michèle Jacob, known for her compelling narrative techniques, was also nominated for the São Paulo International Film Festival in the New Directors category.
Critics praise the film for its unique atmosphere, which invites viewers to delve into their deepest fears. Its visual presentation, crowned with the Technical Jury Prize for Photography at the Brussels International Film Festival 2024, stands out for its extraordinary camerawork. THE LOST CHILDREN is not just a film for children with a moral message, but also captivates adult audiences with its artistic style and the deep emotional currents that flow through the story.