The Waiting

Name: The Waiting
Director: Volker Schlecht
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Released: 2023-02-18
Rating: 7.5

2023 · 15 min · ★ 7.5 · Animation, Documentary

A biologist describes her research into various species of frogs in the rainforest of Central America and their mysterious disappearance as if it were a criminal case. Brilliantly animated drawings accompany her vivid scientific analysis.

Directed by Volker Schlecht · Written by Alexander Lahl

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