Writer/director Damien Odoul’s
Theo and the Metamorphosis stars Théo Kermel as a young man with Down's Syndrome who is left to
fend for himself when his father leaves the home in the woods they shared.
Using surreal imagery, Odoul documents Théo's journey of
self-discovery.
Theo and the Metamorphosis is in UK cinemas from June
24th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
In a remote house in the forest, Théo, a young man with Down’s syndrome, lives in seclusion with his father who is a photographer. The two get along in their daily lives without much talk. Théo loves nature and has a passion for drawing. Every day he spends time training his body, his balance, his reflexes and his inner strength, and dreams of becoming a samurai. When his father goes away to an exhibition, Théo decides to start a new life and his extraordinary journey begins.
