Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light

A gentle, visually inventive stop-motion tale that blends childhood wonder with a touch of eerie mystery, inviting you to see the world through a child's eyes.

Directed by

Filip Pošivač

Genres

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Starring

Michael Polák, Antonie Baresová, Ivana Uhlířová

Overview

Tony has been glowing since the day he was born and it causes him a lot of trouble. Just before the Christmas, a new odd girl with thick glasses moves into Tony’s house. Shelly has a strange way of expressing herself. Tony is fascinated by her but he is also being cautious at first. Together with Shelly’s flashlight, they explore their house and they are slowly getting to know each other. The kids have to join all their efforts to figure out who’s behind the circuit of dark cracks that sucks out all the light bulbs, even the daylight. It must be because of the ​“Spirit of the house”. A film about being different, about friendship, and first loves… But above all about light and darkness.

How it feels

Whimsical, warm, earnest and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Friendship, identity, isolation, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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