Kristina Dufková

Living Large

Summary

Twelve-year-old Ben has just hit puberty and suddenly his weight's a problem. The other kids bully him, his parents and friends don't know what to do to help. Even the school nurse is worried about him. So, despite his love of food and his emerging talent as a chef, Ben decides to take drastic action. He goes on a diet.

A delightful stop-motion film with a powerful, reaffirming message about the importance of being true to oneself

Festivals:
Karlovy Vary
Locarno Festival
Shanghai International Film Festival

Data sheet

Title: Living Large
Original title: Living large
Country: Czechia
Year: 2024
Direction: Kristina Dufková
Screenplay: Petr Jarchovský
Music: Michal Novinski
Runtime: 80 min
Idioma original: English

Direction

Kristina Dufková

Kristina Dufková (1978) studied animation at the Film and TV Faculty of Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. Aside from animation films, she works in illustration and graphic design.

More info

Festivals and Awards

Contrechamp Jury Award - Festival Annecy

France, 2024

Session:

Living Large

Feature films

Barcelona and Madrid