The Morana

Author: Lucie Smrktová

Year of foundation: 2020

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Animation Studio
Degree: Bachelor
Year of studies: 3

Animated film using digital cartoon animation technique. The film depicts the Slavic embodiment of winter, Morana, which symbolizes death, cold and unpleasant feelings. According to folk traditions, the figure of Morana is brought out and burned every year to celebrate the end of winter. But is she a villain? Isn’t she just a misunderstood and unappreciated character? After all, unless nature rests in winter, spring cannot arrive.