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The Waiting

Directed by Volker Schlecht
2023
Germany
15 minutes
All Ages
Beautifully animated drawings vividly illustrate a biologist’s research into the mysterious disappearance of various frog species in Central America’s rainforests. Award winner at London International Animation FF, Hamptons FF and Sarasota FF.
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🍃 Shortlisted for the Sustainable Future Award.

'The Waiting' is screening with:

Among The Wolves
Sun 9 June, 2:15pm, Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1
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Among The Wolves
Sun 16 June, 2:15pm, Palace Central Cinemas - Cinema 1
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Program Strand
Shorts Before Features, Sustainable Future Award
Year
2023
Classification
All Ages
Country
Germany
Language
In English
Director
Volker Schlecht
Producer
Volker Schlecht, Alexander Lahl, Max Mönch
Screenwriter
Max Mönch, Alexander Lahl
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Genre
Animation, Documentary, Environmental, Festival Award Winners, Animals & Creatures
Company Credits
Production Company: Fabian & Fred

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