K.J. Yossman Belgium’s Oscar entry “Playground” has an official trailer.The film, which documents the brutal reality of playground bullying, opened at Cannes Un Certain Regard before going on to screen at the San Sebastian and the BFI film festivals.
It also won the Fipresci award. Variety’s reviewer described it as “raw” and “rattling.”“Playground” tells the story of 7-year-old Nora who sees her big brother Abel being bullied at school.
When she tries to tell their father Abel dissuades her, imploring her to remain silent. Nora must navigate her way between the brutality of the children’s world and its adult counterpart as she tries to work out her loyalties.The film is told through Nora’s eyes.
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