Adult Child
Hugo Francker
Norway
With humor and vulnerability, the director reaches out to his distant father, as they explore a more masculine gender identity. A unique and personal film about growing up and the longing for closeness. By dressing in suits and staging traditionally masculine activities, the possibility of rebuilding a lost connection opens up.
Hugo Francker (1996) is a Danish documentary filmmaker interested in gender, identity and human relationships. Hugo's films revolve around participants and their longings for closer connection, often combining the personal and political. Shifting from an observational style towards more playful and experimental methods, Hugo explores being both in front of and behind the camera. Hugo has an MFA in Conceptual Documentary Directing from The Norwegian Film School and a BA in TV Directing from The Danish School of Media and Journalism.
Adult Child (2024)
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