Living Large on tour
Book the hit Discovery Film Festival animation for your venue
Discovery Film Festival is excited to present Living Large available for venues to book for a limited time only (November 2025 to end of March 2026).
A co-production between the Czech Republic, Slovakia and France, Living Large is a stop-motion animation, the debut film of female director Kristina Dufková. This award-winning coming-of-age story is recommended for ages 10+.
Read on to find out more about the film and how to book it for your venue. For further queries and information, please contact DCA's Cinema Young Audiences Coordinator amaya.marco@dca.org.uk.
Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.
About Living Large
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 the prestigious Contrechamp Jury Award for best feature film 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 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.
Awards:
- Contrechamp Jury Award, Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024
- Best European Children's Film, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024
- Nominated for the European, Academy Awards for Best Film and Best Animated Film
- Czech Republic’s entry for the Academy Awards
- Best International Animated Feature Film and Best International Feature Film in the Category "Junior Film", SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences 2024
Book Living Large now
Cost: £75.00 + VAT per screening, £100.00 + VAT for two screenings
Format: DCP or .mp4
Dates: Available for bookings from 3 November 2025 until 31 March 2026
Materials: One-sheet film poster and education resource available
You must include the Discovery Film Festival logo, strapline and website address beside all listings and advertising in print and online (logos will be provided once bookings are confirmed). Full details on booking.
To make a booking please e-mail amaya.marco@dca.org.uk