Kekec

The story is set in an idyllic village of the Slovenian mountains where Kekec, a young boy is living. High up in the mountains leads his solitary life Bedanec, a man everybody is afraid of because he is wicked. But the brave boy Kekec is not afraid of him. When he finds out that Bedanec keeps his victims in his house, he sets out to find them. With his courage Kekec manages to set them free, and what's more, he forces Bedanec to leave for good. 

The first Slovenian youth feature film, the country's third sound film, and its first winner at an international film festival. Released in some 60 countries, this film marked the beginning of Kekec, Slovenia's beloved national character. From its location shooting in the Julian Alps to its iconic theme song, it is an adventure where mountains and cinema meet.

[Jinna Lee, Programmer]​