Original title (CS): Pohádky po babičce (Grandma’s fairy tales)
Central European animators continue to astonish the world with their resurgence of classic stop motion techniques, and Tales From the Magic Garden exemplifies this renaissance beautifully, harnessesing the inherent whimsy and magic of the medium to the fullest.
When three siblings arrive at their grandfather’s home, they are overcome with grief over the loss of their raconteuse grandmother. Their childhoods were wrapped up in the whimsical narratives she told, and her absence has left a chill in their once vibrant home. In an effort to bring her warmth back from the beyond, the children take turns weaving yarns to amuse themselves. Each story within the story is a fanciful visual feast that will captivate audiences. Tales From the Magic Garden celebrates the healing magic of storytelling and the importance of keeping traditions alive.