Bardo

animated documentary film (2025, 27 min, CZ/SK)
original title: Bardo

LOGLINE: 

The opportunity to become a giant sequoia, the Earth’s core, or an embryo about to be born opens up a fascinating space for imagination.

SYNOPSIS:

Deep breath, experiences that dig even deeper, and dark ambient as their companion. Inspired by Bardo, the Tibetan name for the liminal state between death and rebirth, Viera Čákanyová embarks on a fascinating introspective journey towards darkness. Through generative animation, she sets matter and thoughts into motion. In the end, returning to reality may be the greatest challenge.


Writer, Director: Viera Čákanyová
Script editors: Klára Tasovská, Martin Horyna
Animation: Viera Čákanyová
Editing: Viera Čákanyová
Sound design: Marek Buranovský
Producers: Matej Sotník, Viera Čákanyová
Production companies: Somatic Films (CZ), guča films (SK)


With financial support:


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