Tales from the Magic Garden

In a film full of life and creativity, fantasy, comedy, and emotion intertwine as three children discover the healing magic of storytelling.

Director:
David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar, Jean-Claude Rozec

Genre:
Animation, Children

Year:
2025

Duration:
71 minutes

Rating:
all audience

Country:
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, France

Language:
Czech

Subtitling:
English

Screenplay: Marek Král, Petr Krajíček, Patrik Pašš, Jerneja Kaja Balog, Maja Križnik, Blandine Jet

Cast: Arnošt Goldflam, Zuzana Kronerová, Susan Žofie Hánová, Derek Alex Mojžíš

Cinematography: Radka Šplíchalová, Václav Fronk, Alan Soural, Simona Weisslechner, Miloš Srdić, Mathilde Gaillard

Editing: Adéla Špaljová

Production: Martin Vandas, Juraj Krasnohorský, Kolja Saksida, Jean-François Le Corre

Awards: Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2025 - World premiere on February 16, 2025, in the Generation Kplus competition section | Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 - Official selection in the Feature Films -- Contrechamp category | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) - Screened as part of the festival's program (North American premiere)

Début Status: Jordanian Première

Synopsis

Between tales of fantasy, comedy, and emotion, Tales from a Magical Garden goes straight to the heart. On one hand, it follows three children and their grandfather as they deal with the loss of their grandmother; on the other, it celebrates the art of storytelling. This vibrant stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic. While aimed at younger audiences, adults too can enjoy it, dream a little, and perhaps recall a time when they could still dream without distraction. Childhood magic and narrated tales blur the lines between fantasy and reality---and invite you to do the same.

Director’s biography

David Súkup - The Czech filmmaker who directed Light and The Mechanics, both of which screened in the Cinéfondation selection at Cannes. He is also part of the directing trio which created the animated film Fimfárum Third Time Lucky. Patrik Pašš - The Slovakian director who co-wrote The Last Bus which won the Grand Prix at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film in 2012. He also created Slovakia's first ever graphic novel. Leon Vidmar - The Slovenian director who's known for his film Farewell which screened at over 80 festivals and won seven awards. Jean-Claude Rozec - The French director who has made four award-winning short films, most recently Specky Four-Eyes.