Infantilio

This is a black comedy about the absurdity of adult life, re-enacted by kids. All topics that dominate the daily news are potential targets of ‘Infantilio’. The adult world is mercilessly exposed when a ten-year old says the things an adult says and acts the way an adult acts. The episodes are suitable for both television and online, as they confront us with current affairs in Dutch society. Love, politics, work environment, celebrities; in short all sorts of topics that dominate the daily news are potential targets for the series. ‘Infantilio’ is a metaphor for adult-like behaviour in a so-called adult world and is mostly aiming at teenagers and adults, not at children! The situations are painfully recognizable. Rude jokes, strong language and references to taboos are all embraced. The show is quite controversial, even for the Netherlands. But it also has a more layered form of storytelling. Each episode ends with a learning experience, allowing one of the lead characters to come to a new understanding.