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Don't Wake the Sleeping Child

2025Movie30 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A moving, intriguing drama movie about growing up and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for adrenaline or scares.

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Story

Fifteen-year-old Diamant from Dakar dreams of making films, but her family has other plans for her. To Diamant, however, these are out of the question. She falls into a deep sleep from which no one can wake her.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Magical Realism
  • Family Conflict
  • Aspirations vs. Reality
  • Mysterious Illness
  • African Cinema
  • Psychological Drama
  • Poetic Storytelling
  • Character-Driven
  • Symbolic

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Aubert
Written by
Kevin Aubert

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Facts

February 19, 2025 · 30 min · Drama

Released
February 19, 2025
Runtime
30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Senegal, France, Morocco
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Don't Wake the Sleeping Child?"

Questions about Don't Wake the Sleeping Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Don't Wake the Sleeping Child?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Don't Wake the Sleeping Child worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Don't Wake the Sleeping Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Don't Wake the Sleeping Child in English?

French

No, it was made in French.