Synopsis

In a peaceful, impenetrable forest, a mother and son live harmoniously until one day a mysterious snake enters their lives and disrupts their peace. The snake transforms into a beautiful maiden and seduces the foolish son, who loses all sense for her. The mother heads into the forest in search of the forest god Stribor to plead to him for help. However, when she finally finds him, things take an unexpected turn, and the mother must gather all her courage and strength to save her son. This merry interpretation of Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić's story plays with tradition and reshapes the original tale with a dark, yet humorous twist.

Ana Despot

Ana Despot graduated in Animated Film at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, as well as in English and French Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb. She has translated several novels and film scripts, designed visual identities for various artistic projects, and illustrated numerous picture books, children's magazines, textbooks, and books. She has made two animated films. She currently works in the video game industry. Her first animated film, The Egg, had its world premiere at the Pula Film Festival in 2021. Her goal is to engage in directing, animation, illustration and, in general, in creation. She is also a musician, plays the piano and sings.