Anna Mantzaris’s Animated Short made in Czech coproduction ‘PLEASE’ Premieres at Svensk Kortfilm
Swedish animation director Anna Mantzaris returns to capture the loneliness and desperation of finding love in PLEASE. An international collaboration featuring Czech co-production by Kuli Film, the animated short is officially part of this year’s Svensk Kortfilm lineup and promises to explore the modern emotional struggles.
Described as a dark comedy, PLEASE dives headfirst into the complex and often messy realities of neediness, intimacy, and romance. In a modern society that constantly preaches the virtues of self-control and emotional restraint, Mantzaris’s film reveals the vulnerable, unfiltered sides of ourselves that we desperately try to keep hidden from the world.
Known for her distinct tactile style often utilizing handcrafted puppets to portray characters on the verge of emotional collapse, Mantzaris uses her signature blend of humor and profound empathy to create a relatable cinematic experience. PLEASE holds a mirror up to our quietest insecurities, inviting audiences to laugh at the very things that make us most human.
A Czech Co-Production by Kuli Film
The film is brought to the screen with the backing of Kuli Film, studio established in 2019. Serving as the professional production base for producer Radim Procházka, Kuli Film builds upon his successful fifteen-year legacy in the filmmaking industry.
The studio purposefully produces niche, creatively ambitious projects across a broad spectrum of formats. From documentary films such as Death of Death about the possibility endlessly or Wild Prague about Prague’s Wilderness, to animation shorts Modern Prometheus about Prokop Diviš, a priest and inventor of the lightning rod to PLEASE, film exploring the meaning of loving and being loved in today's world.
Attend the Swedish Premiere Screening
The public will have an exclusive opportunity to experience the film on the big screen in Stockholm in collaboration with the REX Animation Film Festival, including behind-the-scenes discussion with the creator.
Event Details:
Date & Time: November 25, 18:30
Venue: Zita Folkets Bio
Special Feature: The premiere screening will be followed by an exclusive, live Q&A session with director Anna Mantzaris.
Don't miss the chance to catch this dark comedy and hear firsthand about the creative process behind bringing it to life. You can get your tickets through Zita Folkets Bio or the Svensk Kortfilm festival portal.
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