Storyline

In the form of an animated docu-drama, the biography of Adam Jacek Winker wonders through nearly half a century of history. A Polish refugee in Paris, Adam lived a boundless life, wanting to change the world.

His adventurous life takes a radical turn in the 80s, as he visions himself a knight of the 20th century and leaves France to fight with both amateurism and courage, alongside commander Massoud against the Soviets in Afghanistan.

In the light of September 11th, 2001, his fate mirrors the individual’s destiny in relation with the history unfolding and also the introspection of a man on his own fate.

Festivals & Awards

THE MAGIC MOUNTAIN had the World premiere in Annecy 2015, and the international premiere in Karlovy Vary IFF in the main Competition where it received a Special Mention of the Jury.

It was already selected in more than 40 festivals like San Sebastian, Busan, Ottawa (where it received a Special Mention), Vancouver, Helsinki, Leipzig (ARD PRIZE), CPH DOX, Gijon (Animafix Prize), Amiens (Best Movie Prize), Budapest Anilogue (Special Prize of the Jury), Florence- Festival dei Popoli, Washington DC AFI EU Film Showcase, Ljubljana Animateka, Goteborg and won 7 international prizes till now.