Mommy, Where Did I Come From?
In this charmingly unconventional animated short, a curious young child turns to their mother with the age-old question...
Narrated by the haunting voice of Willem Dafoe, this breathtaking cinematic experience explores humanity's awe-inspiring and often perilous relationship with the world's highest peaks. Directed by Jennifer Peedom and scored by the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the film is a visually stunning documentary that ascends from sacred, silent summits to the modern frenzy of extreme sports. It weaves together majestic, rarely-seen footage with a powerful narrative drawn from the writings of Robert Macfarlane, contemplating why these ancient geological formations hold such a profound and dangerous allure for the human spirit. The film charts a journey from reverence to conquest, examining the shift in how mountains are perceived and the daring individuals who now test their limits against sheer rock and ice. More than a simple nature documentary, it is a profound meditation on beauty, risk, and our eternal desire to touch the sky.