Escuela de Monstruos premieres in Colombian cinemas

The animated film ‘Escuela de Monstruos’ (Monster Mia) has premiered in Colombian cinemas for the Halloween season. Directed by Verena Fels and based on the ‘Monstrous Maud’ book series by A. B. Saddlewick, the German production follows a 12-year-old girl named Mia. After being expelled from school, Mia and her pet Quentin arrive at the mysterious Dead Forest School, where she must disguise her humanity to fit in among fantastic creatures.

The film, which was selected for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, explores themes of identity, friendship, and the acceptance of differences. It is presented in Spanish dubbing and has a runtime of 81 minutes.