Synopsis

Claudia, a young girl hurt by her parents' divorce, finds solace in talking to goldfish and writing poetry in her private sanctuary. This film vividly captures the delicate journey of a fragile teenager growing up, using imaginative doll animation and the heroine’s expressive mask performances to portray various characters.

Director

Chris Abraham

Studied drama at the University of Toronto and directing at the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal. He is the artistic director of Toronto’s “Go Chicken Go” theatre company and has directed plays such as The Glass Menagerie and Rebel Without a Cause. I, Claudia is his first feature film and was selected as one of Canada's Top 10 Films of 2004.