I racconti del giardino incantato animated film set for release

The stop-motion animated film ‘I racconti del giardino incantato’ (Tales from the Enchanted Garden) is set for release on October 8. Directed by Patrik Pašš Jr., Jean-Claude Rozec, David Súkup, and Leon Vidmar, the film is an international co-production involving the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, and France.

Loosely based on the works of Czech writer and playwright Arnošt Goldflam, the story follows three children—Tom, Susan, and Derek—who spend a night at their grandfather's house following the death of their grandmother. To cope with grief and emotional distance, Susan uses her grandmother's legacy to invent new stories, introducing characters such as a mysterious cat and a poetic flying man.

The film has received significant critical recognition, including two nominations at the European Film Awards for Best Film and Best Animated Film. It also won the ECFA Special Award for Best European Children's Film at the 55th Giffoni Film Festival and received awards for Best Animated Film and Best Direction at the Cartoons on the Bay festival.