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MY SECRET COUNTRY

I like My Secret Country. This is the first documentary I have seen that takes a more professional look at children's imaginary friends, focusing not only on three children but also on a professor's view of children having imaginary friends. I was touched by how the interviews with the three children as they grew up were also included, which gives it more depth.

This documentary focuses on the trajectory of three young children and their relationship with their fantasy friends. It includes college professors and other adults giving their academic opinions on the subject. The same production team animated the children's ideas.

A lot of adults look at their child's fantasy friends with contempt because they may have forgotten about them as children and may wonder if the child is being too much of a misfit that's causing this. Instead of looking at imaginary friends from the perspective of an adult who can control the minds of children, this documentary is more respectful of the existence of imaginary friends. The most important part of this film is its focus on the animation, not the cinematography. I really like the representation of the desert in the anime. I really like Dora. I can actually understand all three main characters very well, but I really relate to Dori, because she has a calmness beyond her age; she thinks that people need to live independently and that hanging out with fantasy friends doesn't mean that there's something weird about her personality. She thinks that everyone can live a real life that includes fantasy, and, of course, hanging out with fantasy friends is indispensable. Her thoughts are very interesting and can be a source of reflection for many people. I am surprised by how much she knows about the world and how to communicate with others, including some friends that do not exist in the real world.

The film's message is that it's very important for kids to fantasize.

I give My Secret Country 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. I think this documentary may be more important for adults because it teaches them to respect their kids' fantasy life. By Xiangxi K., KIDS FIRST!

I like My Secret Country. This is the first documentary I have seen that takes a more professional look at children's imaginary friends, focusing not only on three children but also on a professor's view of children having imaginary friends. I was touched by how the interviews with the three children as they grew up were also included, which gives it more depth.

This documentary focuses on the trajectory of three young children and their relationship with their fantasy friends. It includes college professors and other adults giving their academic opinions on the subject. The same production team animated the children's ideas.

A lot of adults look at their child's fantasy friends with contempt because they may have forgotten about them as children and may wonder if the child is being too much of a misfit that's causing this. Instead of looking at imaginary friends from the perspective of an adult who can control the minds of children, this documentary is more respectful of the existence of imaginary friends. The most important part of this film is its focus on the animation, not the cinematography. I really like the representation of the desert in the anime. I really like Dora. I can actually understand all three main characters very well, but I really relate to Dori, because she has a calmness beyond her age; she thinks that people need to live independently and that hanging out with fantasy friends doesn't mean that there's something weird about her personality. She thinks that everyone can live a real life that includes fantasy, and, of course, hanging out with fantasy friends is indispensable. Her thoughts are very interesting and can be a source of reflection for many people. I am surprised by how much she knows about the world and how to communicate with others, including some friends that do not exist in the real world.

The film's message is that it's very important for kids to fantasize.

I give My Secret Country 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. I think this documentary may be more important for adults because it teaches them to respect their kids' fantasy life. By Xiangxi K., KIDS FIRST!

MY SECRET COUNTRY is a sweet ode to the power of play, imagination and creativity that journeys into the imagination of three children. The charms of their creativity are revealed when we meet their imaginary friends, brought to life in 2D animation, who soon discover desserts around the world have gone missing. A nefarious creature named Kritik is suspected, and the pretend companions realize -- as in all good fairy tales --they must find three magical ingredients to save delectable desserts from imminent extinction. This allegorical tale and feature-length hybrid documentary, co-written with the young protagonists, will spark wonder in children and adults alike. Not available until June 15, 2024.