When ZEBRA arrives in Slovenj Gradec, the town comes alive with black-and-white stripes, colourful stories and that special cinematic imagination that can delight both children and adults. ZEBRA, the animated film festival, brings gentle, fun, playful and imaginative animated stories from different parts of the world to the old town centre. It is not just about watching cartoons, but a true little journey through a world of images, sounds, characters and emotions, where every visitor can find something for themselves – the youngest discover magic, teenagers find fresh ideas, and adults experience that pleasant feeling that good animation is never just for children.
A special charm of the festival lies in the fact that the programme is spread throughout the town centre, so visitors do not simply sit in one place, but explore Slovenj Gradec as a friendly open-air film venue. With ZEBRA’s map in hand, families walk from location to location, from screening to workshop, from laughter to a new story. This way of experiencing the festival is especially lovely for children, as the day turns into a small urban adventure – every corner of the town may hide a new film, a new creative task or a new surprise.
ZEBRA is a festival that knows how to be playful while also maintaining quality. Animated films open the door to the world of art for children in the way they understand best: through colours, movement, music, humour and sincere emotions. Parents, in turn, receive more than just a family outing – they get an opportunity to watch, talk, create and experience culture together with their children in a relaxed, accessible and warm way. This is why ZEBRA is an excellent choice for families who want a different kind of day: not too loud, not too formal, but full of curiosity, creativity and the pleasant rhythm of the town.
During the day, the festival invites visitors with animated films, creative content and family-friendly activities, while in the evening the atmosphere turns into something even more special. When the town quiets down and a summer evening lights up above Slovenj Gradec, it is time for ZEBRA Among the Stars – a screening of animated films that is especially beautiful for teenagers, adults and everyone who enjoys film stories under the open sky. At that moment, the town centre takes on an almost fairytale-like feeling: people sit together, the street becomes a cinema, and animation connects generations.
For visitors to Slovenj Gradec, ZEBRA is a wonderful reason to experience the town in a slightly different way. Not only through its architecture, squares and walks, but through imagination that spreads across the streets. The festival is relaxed enough to attend without much planning, yet special enough to remain in your memory. It offers children a day full of discovery, while giving adults a pleasant reminder that sometimes the most beautiful stories begin where we allow ourselves to see the world once again through a child’s eyes.
ZEBRA, the animated film festival, is a family experience, an urban adventure and a tribute to animation that knows how to speak the language of all generations. In Slovenj Gradec, films do not unfold only on the screen, but also among the streets, smiles, conversations and shared moments that turn an ordinary summer day into something special.
