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The Rootman

Name: The Rootman
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Family, Mystery
Released: 2026-09-02
Duration: 4 min
Cast: Adeline Waser, Joseph Wallace, Yannick Barel, Mahayla Gundlach-Graham

2026Movie4 min

Animation

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Summary

In the deepening twilight of the autumn forest, seven-year-old Lilly is searching for her older sister, Nora. Guided by the light of the Rootman – an enigmatic being – she encounters the mysterious inhabitants of the woods. Will Lilly find her sister?

Good for

Thought-provoking
Adults
Partner watch

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You want something to laugh at
You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Fingerprint

Feasts your eyes.
Gives you goosebumps.
Hits close to home.
Stays with you.

Not for laughs, romance or adrenaline.

The whole fingerprint· the print and its 12 scales

At a glance

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What's in it
ViolenceLittle or none
Gore, disturbing imagesMild
Frightening scenesMild
Sex, nudityLittle or none
Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking
Not listed for kids or family movie night.
4 people
Directing · 3
Benjamin Maurer Director, Screenplay, Animation, Modeling
Yannick Barel Director, Storyboard, Director of Photography, Production Design, Lighting Director
Alizée Gerber Director, Production Design, Animation
Writing · 1
Joseph Wallace Story Consultant, Technical Advisor
Production · 1
Jürgen Haas Producer
Sound · 1
Thomas Stolz Music
Visual Effects · 2
Silvana Borner Animation
Valentine Moser Animation