Hugo
Synopsis
Lonely schoolgirl Desma is determined to win the school science competition and beat her arch-rival, Celestine. When Desma discovers an incredible creature, an insect-boy endowed with a pair of moth-wings, she thinks victory is hers. But can Desma ignore her attacks of conscience and condemn the vulnerable moth-boy to win a competition? Or will she forfeit her dreams of glory and suffer another humiliating loss to Celestine? An enchanting short film about human connection, ruthless ambition and entomology.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Verso
- Original Title
- Hugo
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
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What is Hugo about?
Lonely schoolgirl Desma is determined to win the school science competition and beat her arch-rival, Celestine. When Desma discovers an incredible creature, an insect-boy endowed with a pair of moth-wings, she thinks victory is hers. But can Desma ignore her attacks of conscience and condemn the vulnerable moth-boy to win a competition? Or will she forfeit her dreams of glory and suffer another humiliating loss to Celestine? An enchanting short film about human connection, ruthless ambition and entomology.
Who directed Hugo?
Hugo was directed by Nicholas Verso.
Who stars in Hugo?
The principal cast of Hugo includes Georgia Flood, Tessa James, André Jewson, Sianoa Smit-McPhee.
When was Hugo released and how long is it?
Hugo was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 14m.