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László Csáki’s animated documentary Pelikan Blue has earned a coveted spot in the competition lineup at the illustrious Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film presents a humorous yet nostalgic account of three friends who traveled West with counterfeit train tickets in the 1990s, drawing on interviews conducted over the years with individuals whose lives were touched by the adventurous spirit of the era.
“Pelikan Blue”, which has been captivating Hungarian audiences since early April, brings to life these colorful tales using the unique format of an animated documentary. It weaves together the real voices of those involved and performances from actors like Norman Lévai, Kornél Tegyi, Ágoston Kenéz, and Olivér Börcsök, supported by a musical score featuring classic hits from iconic Hungarian bands, including Bonanza Banzai, Kispál és a Borz, and Hiperkarma.
Csáki, a multiple award-winning writer-director, reflects on the film’s selection for Annecy: “Annecy is the first animation festival invitation for Pelikan Blue, which has been selected as a documentary or feature film so far into the competition program of the festivals. I am very happy that, in addition to the documentary, our film will also be tested as an animated film at this highly prestigious festival.”
The film, produced by Ádám Felszeghy and Miklós Kázmér, features cinematography by Árpád Horváth, editing by Dániel Szabó, and a musical score by Ambrus Tövisházi and Miklós Preiszner. It was made possible with support from the National Film Institute Hungary, Umbrella Entertainment, and co-producer Réka Temple of Cinemon Entertainment.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival will showcase “Pelikan Blue” alongside the finest works in the animation industry from June 9th to 15th.
