ANIMA FOR KIDS: "Zizzi and the Heart of the Jungle" - 33rd Etiuda&Anima IFF

"Zizzi and the Heart of the Jungle" (original titles: "Laimīgie" / "Born in the Jungle") is an animated film in the ANIMA FOR KIDS program of the 33rd Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival. The screening takes place on 27.10.2026 at 12:00 in Małopolskim Ogrodzie Sztuki in Kraków (Sala Duża). The film is directed by Edmunds Jansons and was produced in 2026 in Latvia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The protagonist is Elizabeth, called Zizi. She loves books, school life in the city, and time with her friends. However, she must spend summer with her parents and younger brother Leo on the remote Orchid Island in the heart of the South American jungle. She dreams of spending summer in the city with her peers. Her plans change when Leo goes missing, and only she can find him. During her dangerous search, Zizi meets an adorable flying furry creature and three dangerous poachers, and discovers the secrets of a mysterious tribe. The expedition will test her courage, wit, and trust in herself and the nature surrounding her. The animation had its world premiere at the Annecy animation film festival. It is the second feature film by Edmunds Jansons, director of "Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs". Practical information: age category 6-10 years. Duration: 72 minutes. The film is shown with Polish dubbing and English subtitles. Audio description is available in the Kino Dostępne 2.0 app.