Penelope
Synopsis
Penelope is a darkly comedic short about an undead misfit with “female Beetlejuice” energy who wakes up on her 666th day with one job: build an army of the undead to make her father proud. But after sleeping through most of her mission, she scrambles to recruit anyone she can—an angry neighbor, a pair of stoners, and a morose boy next door she just might have a crush on. When her father arrives, unimpressed with her ragtag recruits, Penelope is forced to face the crushing weight of his expectations. Equal parts creepy and coming of age, Penelope explores the absurd lengths we go to for approval—and the universal struggle of never feeling good enough.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fiona Rene
- Screenplay & Story
- Heston Horwin
- Original Title
- Penelope
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Rene
Heston Horwin
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Rene
Director
Heston Horwin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penelope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penelope about?
Penelope is a darkly comedic short about an undead misfit with “female Beetlejuice” energy who wakes up on her 666th day with one job: build an army of the undead to make her father proud. But after sleeping through most of her mission, she scrambles to recruit anyone she can—an angry neighbor, a pair of stoners, and a morose boy next door she just might have a crush on. When her father arrives, unimpressed with her ragtag recruits, Penelope is forced to face the crushing weight of his expectations. Equal parts creepy and coming of age, Penelope explores the absurd lengths we go to for approval—and the universal struggle of never feeling good enough.
Who directed Penelope?
Penelope was directed by Fiona Rene.
Who stars in Penelope?
The principal cast of Penelope includes Fiona Rene, Herman Gambhir, Emma Aikman.
When was Penelope released and how long is it?
Penelope was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 13m.