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Tzaritza

Theodore Ushev
2006 | 6 min
This animated short by Theodore Ushev combines warmth, humour and magic in a story about a young girl who misses her grandmother. When Lili finds a tzaritza (magic shell) along the seashore, she hatches a plan to bring her Grandma from Bulgaria to Montreal to make her father happy. Part of the Talespinners collection, the film features music by Normand Roger.

Awards and distinctions

  • Award for Best Short Animation Film
    Olympia International Film Festival for Children & Young People, Athens
    2006
  • Camerio for Best Animation
    Carrousel international du film, Rimouski
    2006