Zsuzsanna Kreif On Her Animation Short 'Adgwa-Ata' (VIDEO / GoCritic! Review)

At the 21st edition of the Animest International Animation Film Festival in Bucharest, Hungarian director Zsuzsanna Kreif discussed her science-fiction animated short Adgwa-Ata, which screened in the International Competition. With its striking title, richly detailed visuals and surreal sense of humor, Adgwa-Ata explores the unsettling passage from girlhood to adulthood. Set deep in the jungle, the film follows three abducted teenage girls who are forced to undergo a mysterious initiation ritual.

Entering another dimension, they encounter giant, totem-like snakes and must confront their fears on the way to adulthood. Along the way, the film touches on subtle themes of innocence and trust.

In this GoCritic! interview, Andreea Anca talks with Kreif about the film's color palette, the drawings that inspired its creation, and her approach to storytelling in science-fiction animation.

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by Andreea Anca

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