Johanka and Matyáš have an unusual home. The two live among the animals and plants of an enchanted botanical garden in the middle of the city, but this idyll is under threat. To the children’s horror, the mayor wants to build a theme park on the same spot. The Blue Tiger, an animal with magic powers, comes to their aid. Only he can protect the garden, but Johanka and Matyáš must now stop the mayor from capturing their newfound friend. MODRY TYGR is a colourful, atmospheric and imaginatively told animated fairytale that inspires the viewer to reflect on natural resources and habitats.
Direction
Oukropec's painterly frames feel like illustrated storybooks come alive
Production
The enchanted greenhouse practically breathes—production design is the real star
Writing
Mayor's capitalist villainy hits uncomfortably close to home
Director
Petr Oukropec
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This rare Czech animated feature emerged from a national tradition of stop-motion and puppetry, though it uses digital techniques to preserve that handcrafted soul.
The botanical garden is based on Prague's real Faust House gardens, and the film's release coincided with actual local development debates—art imitating civic anxiety.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
CZ
