Born in the jungle

Feature films in competition

Edition 2026

73'

At the end of the 1950s, little Zizi’s vacation takes an unexpected turn when her younger brother, Leo, gets lost in the Venezuelan rainforest. Determined to rescue him, she embarks on a brave adventure through the mysterious Devil’s Mountain. Inspired by true events, this family adventure celebrates the magic and wonder of the wild.

Three reasons

to watch this session

1

You’ll join Zizi on an expedition filled with exotic creatures and surprising discoveries.
2

You’ll discover the breathtaking biodiversity of the tepuis, unique mountains in the heart of the Venezuelan jungle.
3

You’ll embark on an imaginative family adventure inspired by the story of Latvian explorer Aleksandrs Laime.

Highlights

11/14/2026 – 5:00 PM

“Born in the Jungle” Presentation + Q&A with Edmunds Jansons

Barcelona, Cinemes Girona

In this session, we will be joined by Edmunds Jansons, a renowned Latvian animation director and graphic designer, and co-founder of the Atom Art studio. After the screening, Edmunds Jansons will share some of the secrets behind creating this thrilling adventure and will answer questions from the audience about adapting this story inspired by true events, full of wild nature, exotic creatures, and biodiversity.