Barbara Thorson is a unique and imaginative middle school girl who escapes her difficult reality by immersing herself in a world of fantasy. She believes she must protect her town from fearsome giants, drawing strength from her love of games and legends. As she faces school bullies, family struggles, and her mother's illness, Barbara must confront her deepest fears—blurring the line between fantasy and reality. With the help of her friend Sophia and counselor Mrs. Mollé, she learns to face life’s challenges head-on, discovering bravery and hope in the process. "I Kill Giants" is a moving fantasy drama about grief, courage, and the power of imagination.
Release Year: 2017 (Premiered TIFF, widely released 2018)
Director: Anders Walter
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Coming-of-age
Main Cast: Madison Wolfe, Zoe Saldana, Imogen Poots
Fantasy world, giants, grief, childhood trauma, courage, overcoming fears, friendship, imagination
Barbara Thorson is a unique and imaginative middle school girl who escapes her difficult reality by immersing herself in a world of fantasy. She believes she must protect her town from fearsome giants, drawing strength from her love of games and legends. As she faces school bullies, family struggles, and her mother's illness, Barbara must confront her deepest fears—blurring the line between fantasy and reality. With the help of her friend Sophia and counselor Mrs. Mollé, she learns to face life’s challenges head-on, discovering bravery and hope in the process. "I Kill Giants" is a moving fantasy drama about grief, courage, and the power of imagination.
Release Year: 2017 (Premiered TIFF, widely released 2018)
Director: Anders Walter
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Coming-of-age
Main Cast: Madison Wolfe, Zoe Saldana, Imogen Poots
Fantasy world, giants, grief, childhood trauma, courage, overcoming fears, friendship, imagination