Please
7.8
PLEASE is a dark comedy about humankind’s desire to love and be loved. An animated short centred around neediness, intimacy and romance. In a world that preaches self-control, the film explores the vulnerable sides of ourselves we try to hide.
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Anna Mantzaris Director · Phil Brookes Composer Donna Wade Cinematographer
First release June 8, 2026 · Produced in France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Czechia · Production Passion Paris, Böhle Studios
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Apparat Filmproduktion
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Passion Paris
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Böhle Studios
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Film i Väst
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Mikrofilm
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Kuli Film
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CNC
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Miyu Productions
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Czech Audiovisual Fund
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Norsk Filminstitutt
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Finnish Film Foundation
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Svenska Filminstitutet
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Pictanovo
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Région Hauts-de-France
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ARTE
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Fond For Lyd Og Bilde
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YLE
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The Swedish Arts Grants Committee
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Have A Nice Day Films
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Dockhus Animation AB
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Anima
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France · Sweden · Finland · Norway · Czechia
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Croatia · June 8, 2026
Premiere · World premiere at Animafest Zagreb (Official Competition)
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 23, 2026 · Premiere · Ottawa International Animation Festival
France
June 22, 2026 · Premiere · Annecy International Animation Film Festival (Official Competition)
June 26, 2026 · TV · ARTE (Court-circuit)
Taiwan
October 7, 2026 · Premiere · Taichung International Animation Festival
October 26, 2026 · Premiere · Kuandu International Animation Festival
Ukraine
September 19, 2026 · Premiere · Kyiv International Short Film Festival
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