CaSFFA: Fichtelberg
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Czech director and animator Šimon Koudela makes a visually ambitious first feature with Fichtelberg, a stylised historical fantasy inspired by Central European folklore and the legacy of the visionary filmmaker Karel Zeman.
In 1547, young knight Petr Pětipeský is sent to the remote village of Urbach to oversee the construction of a bridge that promises access to ‘hidden mineral’ wealth. When his beloved Alma vanishes under mysterious circumstances, Petr defies local superstition and ventures into the shadowy workshops of Fichtelberg Mountain. There, he confronts strange figures and uncovers secrets that test his courage and beliefs. Blending live action with animation, Koudela conjures a world of handcrafted detail, digital artistry, and storytelling, merging them to tell a richly textured tale of love, fear, and transformation.
Rating
All Ages
Duration
86 min
Country
Czech Republic, Slovakia
Language
Czech, German, Italian (with English subtitles)
Cast
Jan Dlouhý, Viktória Jurištová, Ivan Franěk, Karel Dobrý
Director
Šimon Koudela
