Living Large

12-year-old Ben has just hit puberty and suddenly his weight’s a problem—for him and for everyone else. The other kids bully him, his divorced parents don’t know what to do… 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 starts to diet. Maybe that can turn things round. And even win the heart of Klara, the girl of his dreams. Finally, Ben will learn that what truly matters isn’t how you look—it’s how you feel. Kristina Dufková’s feature-length puppet film debut, presented and awarded at the prestigious Annecy International Animated Film Festival, offers a delicate yet highly humorous treatment of the serious issue of childhood obesity. As one of the most significant animated films of the season, it appeals to the entire family and fights against stereotypes and prejudices.

CZ/SK/FR, 2024, 80 min.; sk dub