Festival’s 19th Edition will run from 19 June–31 July 2024

Hero on Paper

Hero on Paper

Max Ploeg

/ Netherlands

/ 2022

/ 28 mins

/ Dutch

Rutger, a receptionist and Lucky Luke imitator draws a cartoon to become a comic-book hero and confronts the disappointments of daily life. It highlights the power of imagination and the importance of embracing our inner child, reminding us we can all be heroes in our daily lives.

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Film Info

Director: Max Ploeg

Country: Netherlands

Language: Dutch

Year: 2022

Duration: 28 mins

Premiere: Asia Pacific

Category: Virtual Shorts

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