HNIFF 2025
CELESTE
Directed by FERNANDO M. MACEDO · Brazil · 30 min · long short · animation
In this captivating tale, we journey with CELESTE, a girl endowed with the unique gift of viewing life through a lens of joy and optimism. Initially confined within a tower, CELESTE ingeniously shifts the perspective of the DRAGON, its keeper, revealing their shared bondage. This revelation prompts the DRAGON to accompany CELESTE on a thrilling adventure across the realm, inspiring various creatures along their path as they endeavor to return to CELESTE's abode in time for her mother's birthday celebration, honoring her mother's belief that "No one should be alone on their birthday."
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From the director
CELESTE is a young girl with a huge heart. She sees life through its optimistic and beautiful side, giving value to the things we have instead of what we don't have. Through her compassion, we invite audiences to embrace these values and have a joyful life.
