Synopsis

The animated musical follows the journey of the anthropomorphic Stone of Destiny. On a path filled with mysterious encounters and hidden symbols, he is driven by a desire for freedom. Singing Stone is accompanied not only by newfound freedom, but also by fear of failure. He settles in a seaside villa, followed by shadows of doubt, but even here he finds no solace.

Julie Černá

Julie Černá is a visual artist and animator from the small town of Strážnice in southern Moravia. She is currently living in Prague, pursuing her MA at UMPRUM in the Animation and Film Studio. In her work, she explores the feeling of melancholy that lies hidden within every experience of happiness. During her studies, she has created three animated music videos that have been screened at several international animation festivals. Besides animation, she has a passion for illustration and original comics. Her comic trilogy The Stone of Destiny earned her the Muriel Award for Best Student Comic in 2022.