Distant Mirror (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Distant Mirror is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This unrated short film is an intense psychological drama about a soldier who steps on a landmine in a minefield. The film's content concerns stem almost entirely from this single, sustained event, which creates intense…

Distant Mirror is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

This unrated short film is an intense psychological drama about a soldier who steps on a landmine in a minefield. The film's content concerns stem almost entirely from this single, sustained event, which creates intense suspense and peril throughout. There is no reported sexual content, language, or substance use. The…

None. No sexual content is present.

Violence is situational and psychological rather than graphic. The entire film is built around the intense peril of a soldier who has stepped on a landmine, and the tension of a potential explosion is constant. There are no scenes of combat or explicit gore…

No profanity is reported in this film.

None. No substance use is shown or referenced.

Themes are strong and central to the narrative. The film is a meditation on mortality, war trauma, and memory under duress. The protagonist spends the film grappling with his imminent death and reflecting on his past, which is emotionally heavy.

Distant Mirror runs 18 minutes, directed by Alican Durbaş, released in 2022.

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