On her ninth birthday, Danielle feels the absence of her beloved grandfather, who never missed a celebration. But when a mysterious gift appears in her room, he returns in an unexpected form—a talking doll. Together, they embark on a whimsical, music-filled adventure that reconnects Danielle with her Yiddish roots, celebrating the power of imagination and the enduring influence of those who shape our identities.


Dockan Glick / A Doll Named Glick

Sweden 2026 | 11' | short film - New Release

Written and Directed by: Uta Arning
Produced by: UMA Pictures AB - Uta Arning
Director of Photography: Charlotta Tengroth
Editor: Christoffer Sevholt
Sound: Jonas Goldmann
Music: Arum dem Feyer (Unknown Composer), Oyfn Pripetshik, Mark Warshawsky
Puppet Artists: Spixa Studios, David Wätte
Cast: Celine Du Rietz, Cecilia Säverman, Sofia Hollsten, Ben Auerbach, Henrik Norman, Elina Du Rietz
Languages: Swedish, Yiddish with English ST

Synopsis


On her ninth birthday, Danielle feels the absence of her beloved grandfather, who never missed a celebration. But when a mysterious gift appears in her room, he returns in an unexpected form—a talking doll. Together, they embark on a whimsical, music-filled adventure that reconnects Danielle with her Yiddish roots, celebrating the power of imagination and the enduring influence of those who shape our identities.


Festivals

  • BUFF Malmö Film Festival, Sweden, 2026

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Festivals

  • BUFF Malmö Film Festival, Sweden, 2026