Living Large

This award-winning coming-of-age story is recommended for age 10+

12-year-old Ben has just hit puberty and suddenly his weight's a problem - for him and for everyone else. The other kids bully him, his divorced parents don't know what to do... Even the school nurse is worried about him. So, despite his love of food and his emerging talent as a chef, Ben decides to take drastic action. He starts to diet. Maybe that can turn things round. And even win the heart of Klara, the girl of his dreams... Ultimately, Ben will learn that what truly matters isn't how you look – it's how you feel.

Winner of many awards, including at Annecy Film Festival, the largest animation film festival in the world, Living Large is an honest exploration of puberty, first love and the difficult relationship we can have with our bodies. Through the character of Ben, a witty and creative boy who stands up for himself with his friends and family’s help, the film conveys a beautiful message of accepting yourself. The film’s gorgeous visual world, using stop-motion puppet animation, in the Czech tradition of puppetry, ) combined with 2D animation, and the songs Ben creates with his band to help him deal with negative feelings, make this an accessible film that will charm audiences aged 10 and above.