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Helium

2013 · short film · 23 min · ★ 7.3

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A young boy, Alfred, is dying, but through the stories about Helium, a magical fantasy world, told by the hospital's eccentric janitor, Enzo, Alfred regains the joy and happiness of his life, and finds a safe haven away from daily life.

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Details
Years
2013
Release date
2014-03-04
Language
Danish
Runtime
23 min
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (42 votes)

Themes

  • janitor
  • dying young
  • sick child
  • helium
  • childhood innocence
  • short film
  • imagination

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Live Action Short Film · 2014
  • Academy AwardBest Live Action Short Film · 2014 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Anders Walter