Rosamunde Pilcher: Wenn Fische lächeln 

The live-action remake of the classic Disney film based on a wooden puppet is finally here.

Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.

Asha, the main character, is a biracial woman who discovers the power of magic wishing dust.

The film follows the biblical story of Moses, from his time as a prince of Egypt, to a leader for the people of Israel. It’s a film that works brilliantly in animation, and is one that both children and adults can; enjoy despite its religious contexts, it is friendly to general audiences.

While subverting the conventions of Golden Age cinema with the characteristics of a slasher, Pearl studies the delusions of grandeur inspired by the movies.

In this short film, writer/director Nikita Hattangady focuses on Jai, a starving artist rooted in the latter category. Though unhoused, he works hard.