Synopsis:
Death of a beloved pet is hard to deal with, and even if we try to prepare for it, it often takes us by surprise. This is the story of a boy and his dog Dede, who suddenly passes away. Lost in the depths of grief, the boy eventually discovers that her death does not necessarily mean that Dede is completely gone.
- Director:
- Philippe Kastner
- Year:
- 2023
- Country:
- Czech Republic
- Running time:
- 8 min.
- Technique:
- 2D Animation, Mixed media
- Original title:
- Deniska umřela
- Production type:
- Student
- Producer:
- Denisa Kopecká
- Animator:
- Philippe Kastner
- Script writer:
- Philippe Kastner
- Music composer:
- Philippe Kastner
- Sound designer:
- Dávid Procházka
- Editor:
- Prokop Prčík
- Production:
- FAMU – Academy of performing arts in Prague
- Distribution:
- MAGNETFILM
- Audience:
- All audiences
- Festival selections:
- Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), Zlín Film Festival, Animafest Zagreb – World Festival of Animated Film, Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival, Anifilm – International Festival of Animated Films, Annecy International Animation Film Festival, British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA), Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Ottawa International Animation Festival, Viborg Animation Festival, Cinekid Festival Amsterdam, Cinanima International Animated Film Festival, DOK Leipzig, Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
- Awards:
- Anifilm / 2023 / Best Czech Creation, Anifilm / 2023 / Best Czech Student Film
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