🇦🇶 Today we celebrate Antarctica Day!
On 1 December, the world marks the signing of the Antarctic Treaty (1959)—an international agreement that turns the continent into a place of science, peace, and cooperation. A day that reminds us how important it is to protect this unique world and to support scientific research there.
This year the celebration was even more special for us, because we held a closed first screening of our animated film “The Lame Dog of Antarctica,” and the audience welcomed it with tremendous enthusiasm!
Thank you to everyone who was part of this exciting moment!
The film features a special appearance by Prof. Hristo Pimpirev, is directed by Stefan Voyvodov, and produced by Eleni Dekidis and Yuliyana Chakylova.
🎬 Synopsis:
“The Lame Dog from Antarctica” is a children’s short animated film about the explorers of the South Pole and the story of the first Bulgarian base in the region—“The Lame Dog.” The narrative is presented through the eyes of polar researcher Prof. Pimpirev, whose authentic voice, recorded in an interview, guides viewers through past and present.
The first part is hand-drawn, “breathing” animation recreating the race between the expeditions of Robert Scott and Amundsen.
This is followed by dimensional stop-motion puppet animation, in which Prof. Pimpirev reveals how the stories of the great explorers inspired him to become a scientist and set off for Antarctica, where he meets the legendary Lame Dog. The small hut comes to life in an emotional battle for its survival.
Thank you for sharing our journey!
Stay tuned for more news about “The Lame Dog of Antarctica”—more exciting moments are ahead! 🎥✨
