Trapped in a hectic city, Rosa devotes her life exclusively to her career. Only the sudden death of her grandfather forces her to pause and return to the remote country house of her childhood. There she is confronted with her family's secrets and her grandfather's eerie clay figures, which come to life in her dreams. These encounters lead her on a journey to her own roots and the demons of her past. Director Nuno Beato presents MY GRANDFATHER'S DEMONS, a stunning animated film that combines classic stop-motion technique with modern animation. The film premiered in 2022 and was praised for its visual aesthetics and profound narrative. It was screened at various international festivals, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and received positive reviews for its blend of Portuguese folklore and emotional depth. MY GRANDFATHER'S DEMONS, the first stop-motion animation film from Portugal, transports viewers into a world of magic and self-discovery. The empathetic story of loss, redemption, and the search for one's true self makes the film a special experience for young and old alike.
A sensitive story that uses stop-motion and modern animation to create a magical world of self-discovery.
Trapped in a hectic city, Rosa devotes her life exclusively to her career. Only the sudden death of her grandfather forces her to pause and return to the remote country house of her childhood. There she is confronted with her family's secrets and her grandfather's eerie clay figures, which come to life in her dreams. These encounters lead her on a journey to her own roots and the demons of her past.
Director Nuno Beato presents MY GRANDFATHER'S DEMONS, a stunning animated film that combines classic stop-motion technique with modern animation. The film premiered in 2022 and was praised for its visual aesthetics and profound narrative. It was screened at various international festivals, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and received positive reviews for its blend of Portuguese folklore and emotional depth.
MY GRANDFATHER'S DEMONS, the first stop-motion animation film from Portugal, transports viewers into a world of magic and self-discovery. The empathetic story of loss, redemption, and the search for one's true self makes the film a special experience for young and old alike.