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Better Not Kill the Groove

Dutch Premiere
Available online: 22/03/2025
Director Jonathan Leggett
Switzerland 2024
7 minutes
English
A young boy attempts to navigate his existential dismay through scootering and self-development.

Synopsis

In search for his identity through scootering and self-development, a young boy explores his relationship to his body and emotions. Composed of footage collected online, the film chronicles the character’s attempts to navigate his existential dismay.

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In search for his identity through scootering and self-development, a young boy explores his relationship to his body and emotions. Composed of footage collected online, the film chronicles the character’s attempts to navigate his existential dismay.

Full credits

Section
International Student Competition
Director
Jonathan Leggett
Production countries
Switzerland
Production year
2024
Duration
7 minutes
Producer
HEAD - Geneva

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