38th edition
17-25 january 2026

Stone of Destiny

Kámen Osudu

Julie Černá

Next sessions

Thu 22/01
16h45
Centre de Congrès - Auditorium
Presented and followed by a meeting with the directors
Fri 23/01
21h45
Les 400 Coups - 5
Czech Republic
2025 Animation 11 min
OV with French subtitles
The animated musical follows the journey of the anthropomorphized 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 a newfound freedom, but also by a fear of failure.
Scenario : Julie Černá
Sound : Juras Karaka
Editing : Alexandra Volfová
Music : Johuš Matuš (Johana Novotná)
Production : New Europe Film Sales
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.Filmography●Stone of Destiny – student film - 2025