The Burial of the Black Cat

The Burial of the Black Cat

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Release Date

8/29/2026

Runtime

15 mins

Genres

Overview

An 11-year-old girl meets her sister, who has transitioned and is now her brother. Struggling to accept this, she makes him reenact scenes from their childhood to mend their bond.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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A quiet, intimate portrait of a girl grappling with her sibling's transition through the delicate language of shared memory and play. The film moves slowly between childhood echoes and present-day awkwardness, capturing the grief and hope in learning to know someone anew.

Mood

MelancholicWistful

Themes

IdentityFamilyComing of age

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Slow-burn

Structure

Single location

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The Burial of the Black Cat (2026) directed by Maryam Esmaeili | FirstCinema