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Zoe Saldaña directs a quiet earthquake in 18 minutes.
TMDB
60

Kaylien (2011)

IntimateObservationalHeart-in-throat

Overview

Drama

An autistic child's first day in a new school.

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Content warning
short filmschoolautism
OthernessParental helplessnessInstitutional crueltySmall triumphs

Standout Aspects

Direction

Saldaña's debut shows remarkable restraint, never exploiting.

Acting

Isabella Acres' wordless performance speaks volumes.

Best for:Solo: When you need a good cry but only have 20 minutes.·Family: Parents who've ever held their breath for their kid.
Heads up:Triggers: Brief institutional ableism, sensory overwhelm scenes.
Zoe Saldaña

Director

Zoe Saldaña

ReleasedOct 24, 2011
Runtime18m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Malin Åkerman

Malin Åkerman

Mom

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Dad

Isabella Acres

Isabella Acres

Kaylien

Judy Reyes

Judy Reyes

Teacher

Jody Jaress

Jody Jaress

Teacher

Grace Kaufman

Grace Kaufman

Michelle

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Saldaña directed this between 'Avatar' and 'Guardians' franchises, using her blockbuster clout to fund personal storytelling.

Insight

The film intentionally never diagnoses Kaylien on-screen, forcing neurotypical viewers into her disorienting perspective without medicalized distance.

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