Country of production: Hungary | Category: Animation | Year of production: 2023 | Duration: 103’ | In English with Ukrainian subtitles

WHAT IS THE FILM ABOUT?

Set in the present day, Native American teenagers confront the crew of an oil pipeline project, just down the hill from the land of their ancestors. The grandfather evokes the ancient tale of their Creation myth, reminding all of us that the challenges facing humanity are universal and that we need to find our place in the great circle of creatures.

WHY IS IT A MUST-SEE?

Directed by accomplished animation director Áron Gauder (Annecy Cristal Award), Four Souls of Coyote is billed as an epic adventure tale of the Native American creation myth. Through a unique retelling of the creation of the universe, the film highlights the increasingly pressing need to live in harmony with the environment, before it is too late.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Áron Gauder graduated from Moholy-Nagy University, Budapest and the Universität der Künste, Berlin. Áron is a director and scriptwriter, and has won numerous awards including the Cristal Award of Annecy International Animated Film Festival with his feature-length animated film, “The District!”. He also directs documentaries and is an Associate Professor at Metropolitan University.

 AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Jury Prize of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival