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Tales from the Magic Garden

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Generation Kplus 2025
© Maur film, Artichoke, ZVVIKS, Vivement Lundi
The three siblings Tom, Suzanne and Derek are spending their first weekend alone with their Grandpa who has become withdrawn since their grandma died. It is a difficult time for them all. But then Suzanne steps into the role of storyteller, just like grandma used to do, and the house fills with magical tales of adventure, humour and fantasy. It is a cherished family tradition that everyone adds their own ingredient to the stories, and this helps them all to rediscover the healing power of storytelling. As joy and laughter return to the house, the children and their grandpa forge a deeper connection, finding solace and strength in their shared memories. A stop-motion animation about how storytelling can help us to navigate life’s challenges with love and imagination.
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by David Súkup (Director), Patrik Pašš (Director, Screenplay), Leon Vidmar (Director), Jean-Claude Rozec (Director), Marek Král (Screenplay), Petr Krajíček (Screenplay), Jerneja Kaja Balog (Screenplay), Maja Križnik (Screenplay), Blandine Jet (Screenplay)
with Arnošt Goldflam, Zuzana Kronerová, Žofie Hánová, Alex Mojžíš, Mikuláš Čížek, Pavla Beretová, Ivan Trojan, Dana Černá Czechia / Slovakia / Slovenia / France 2025 Czech 71' Colour World premiere | Animation recommendation: 6 years and up

With

  • Arnošt Goldflam (Grandpa)
  • Zuzana Kronerová (Grandma)
  • Žofie Hánová (Suzanne)
  • Alex Mojžíš (Derek)
  • Mikuláš Čížek (Tom)
  • Pavla Beretová (Mom)
  • Ivan Trojan (Dan)
  • Dana Černá (Mom)

Crew

Directors David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar, Jean-Claude Rozec
Screenplay Marek Král, Petr Krajíček, Patrik Pašš, Jerneja Kaja Balog, Maja Križnik, Blandine Jet
Cinematography Radka Šplíchalová, Václav Fronk, Alan Soural, Simona Weisslechner, Miloš Srdić, Mathilde Gaillard
Editing Adéla Špaljová
Music Lucia Chuťková
Sound Design Miroslav Chaloupka
Production Design Patricia Ortiz Martínez, Jean-Claude Rozec
Animation David Filcík, Marek Jasaň, Gilles Coirier, Julia Peguet
Producers Martin Vandas, Alena Vandasová, Juraj Krasnohorský, Henrieta Cvangová, Kolja Saksida, Jean-Francois Le Corre, Mathieu Courtois
Executive Producer Marcela Vrátilová

World Sales

New Europe Film Sales

Produced by

Maurfilm

Artichoke

ZVVIKS

Vivement Lundi !

Česká televize

RTV Slovenija

STVR

Photos

David Súkup

The Czech filmmaker directed Light and The Mechanics, both of which screened in the Cinéfondation selection at Cannes. He is also part of the directing trio who created the animated film Fimfárum Third Time Lucky.

Filmography

2001 Světlo (Light); short film 2002 Mechanika (The Mechanics); short film 2011 Rozum a Štěstí (Reason and Luck); short film 2025 Tales from the Magic Garden

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025

Patrik Pašš

The Slovakian director 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.

Filmography

2012 Posledný autobus (The Last Bus); co-writer 2016 tWINS; co-writer 2025 Tales from the Magic Garden

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025

Leon Vidmar

The Slovenian director is known for his film Farewell which screened at over 80 festivals and won seven awards.

Filmography

2010 (Ne)strpnost ((In)tolerance); short film 2016 Slovo (Farewell); short film 2025 Tales from the Magic Garden

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025

Jean-Claude Rozec

The French director has made four award-winning short films, most recently Specky Four-Eyes.

Filmography

2014 Cul de bouteille (Specky Four-Eyes); short film 2019 Tetard (Tadpole); short film 2025 Tales from the Magic Garden

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025