Vermin

Animated short. Set in a contemporary society of mice and rats, Hubert, a young observing rat, recites slam poetry full of hope within his head as he passes by individualistic strangers in the Parisian metro. Hubert´s poetry remains optimistic and persistent, despite the harsh reality of the world he lives in.

Cast

Marc Alexandre Oho Bambe

as Hubert (voice)

Guillaume Bouchède

as Police chief (voice)

Leonard Bismuth

as Policeman Didier (voice)

Dalia Constantin

as Policewoman Sylvie (voice)

Timon Chapelon

as Homeless rat Manolo (voice)

Pauline Champetier

as Intercom (voice)

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