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Self

Self

2024
Animation Family Fantasy
7 min G NA
6.074 / 10
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A wooden puppet who desperately wants to fit in makes an ill-fated wish upon a star, sparking a journey of self-discovery.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Searit Huluf / Blair Mendel
Starring
Searit Huluf

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Self' attempts to tackle significant themes of identity and acceptance through its wooden puppet protagonist, voiced effectively by Searit Huluf. Unfortunately, the film’s narrative momentum feels somewhat sluggish, and the journey of self-discovery rarely surprises. The direction leans…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Searit Huluf delivers a standout performance as the wooden puppet in 'Self,' capturing a profound sense of yearning that forms the emotional bedrock of this delightful film. The director masterfully balances the fantastical elements with a deeply human…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The central conceit of 'Self' – a wooden puppet's wish for acceptance – is a fertile ground for exploring identity. Searit Huluf imbues the character with a quiet longing that is compelling. However, the film’s direction, while competent,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Self' presents a charmingly earnest protagonist in its wooden puppet lead, brought to life with palpable desire by Searit Huluf. The film's strength lies in its unwavering focus on the universal yearning to fit in, a theme handled…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Searit Huluf lends a surprisingly nuanced performance to the wooden puppet at the centre of 'Self.' The film's ambition lies in its exploration of belonging, a theme that resonates deeply, though the execution occasionally falters. The director navigates…

FAQs

The central character being a wooden puppet strongly suggests a visual style that might incorporate puppetry elements, stop motion, or CGI designed to mimic tangible materiality. The 'journey of self-discovery' implies a varied visual landscape, potentially contrasting the puppet's initial world with new environments encountered. The 'wish upon a star' element could introduce fantastical or dreamlike visual sequences, hinting at a film that balances the handcrafted feel of its protagonist with imaginative world-building.