I Kill Giants

About I Kill Giants

'I Kill Giants' is a 2017 American fantasy drama directed by Anders Walter. It tells the story of a young girl named Barbara Thorson who struggles with life by escaping into a fantasy life of magic and monsters. She finds solace in her imaginary world where she kills giants, metaphorical representations of the problems and pains she faces in reality, particularly her fear of loss.

Making / Production

'I Kill Giants' is based on the graphic novel of the same name written by Joe Kelly, who also crafted the screenplay for the film. The film was produced by XYZ Films, 1492 Pictures, and Having Me Films. Filming took place in Ireland and Belgium.

Actors

• Madison Wolfe - Barbara Thorson: She brilliantly embodied the role of Barbara, a troubled girl who uses her imagination as a coping mechanism.
• Imogen Poots - Karen Thorson: Portrayed the older sister of Barbara who takes on a parental role after their mother falls ill.
• Sydney Wade - Sophia: Played Sophia, the new friend and confidante of Barbara.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on an Image Comics graphic novel by Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura.
• This was Director Anders Walter's first full-length feature film.
• The movie was filmed in Ireland and Belgium, despite being set in a small coastal town in the US.

Quotes

• "I find giants, I hunt giants, I kill giants."
• "Gifts are given for a reason. Wield yours."
• "Some things are hard to look at. But if you can't find courage, you're just running away from yourself."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Something So Strong" by Tim Finn and Neil Finn: This song is played at the end of the movie, resonating with the theme of resilience and emotional strength.
• "Under The Stars" by Kodaline: This song adds a beautiful, ethereal layer to the film's score.