EXTRAORDINARY MONA
Belgien 2023 – Director: Sarah Van Dale – Original language: Dutch – Subtitles: English – Length: 16 min.
Mona has extraordinary superpowers. The 14-year-old and her brother Achille live with autism and often perceive the world more intensely than their friends. When Mona changes schools and has to introduce herself to her new class, her mind goes on a rollercoaster ride. DOK.education Team
With age rating: 6. (Reasoning based on content: Emotional distress: disturbing scenes)
We recommend this film for teens aged 14 years and over.
Biography
Sarah Van Dale is a film director, writer, and editor. She is fascinated by young people's world—by their way of thinking, seeing, dreaming, struggling... „Instead of directing them, they are directing the style of my film.” This makes most of her films a hybrid experience.
Filmography
LOVE MACHINE, BL 2003, 22 min.
English/Original Title: BIJZONDER BUITENGEWOON. German title: BESONDERS AUSSERGEWÖHNLICH. Writer: Sarah Van Dale. Camera: Jochen Decostere. Sound: Raf Enckels. Editing: Geert Veuskens. Music: DJ Grazzhoppa; Jamz Jamezon. Production: Storyhouse. Producer: Maarten Schmidt.
