The Girl Who Wasn't Afraid of Ptuj

On 21 May, Ptuj will host a programme of short animated films, including The Girl Who Wasn't Afraid of Bears, directed by Lea Vučko. The film is based on the comic of the same name by Špela Frlic, Izar Lunaček and Dora Benčevič, with music by Magnifico and Schatzi.

After the screening, there will be a conversation with the creators, including members of the team behind The Girl Who Wasn't Afraid of Bears. Among them will also be Ptuj-born Dora Benčevič, the author of the film's drawings. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the process of making an animated film, from visual design and animation to music and the film's final form.

In addition to The Girl Who Wasn't Afraid of Bears, the programme will also include the short animated films Julka, Impossible Child and The Finfolk. The event will offer an insight into the world of Slovenian animation and a chance to meet the creators behind the films.

Details about the event are available here: https://fb.me/e/673aqdo75