Leben am Meer
by Žiga Krajnc
Leben am Meer, animated, 3D animation, digital DCP, 1,37:1 Academy, 25, 15 min
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In progress
The Pfaf Kovač family embarks on a vacation to a Croatian island, driving their car and trailer off
the ferry and into the campsite's reception. After checking in, they enter the Mali Vrh campsite,
which is located in a high-tech bunker offering a disaster simulation experience for its visitors.
During the introductory session, the family and other newcomers learn about the advanced
technologies that ensure the highest level of security and self-sufficiency in the bunker. This
cutting-edge project not only provides safety but also raises questions about social justice,
sustainability, and purpose. Balancing between a typical, relaxed holiday and their curiosity about the unique situat…
Žiga Krajnc graduated in 2016 from the Academy for Theatre, Radio, and Television in Ljubljana,
with a degree in cinematography. During and after his studies, he mainly focused on directing
and producing music videos. In his free time, he rediscovered drawing and comic art, which
were dear to him in his childhood. A natural development occurred when he finished his first animated film 'Musical' in 2020, which received several awards. Now, as an interdisciplinary artist, he is engaged in dire…
In times of local natural disasters and grim forecasts for the future, people's thoughts often
escape to potential apocalyptic scenarios. The wealthiest can afford a bunker, a haven, but what
about us, the remaining 9% of the wealthiest population? Perhaps we could drag our
motorhomes, trailers, and tents into the already-built bunkers? With the film 'Leben am Meer,' I
aim to create a narrative that transcends traditional storytelling and combines the simplicity of
family holidays with the…
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