Eden
Synopsis
EDEN is a hand-painted feature-length animated film directed by Andrzej Czeczot and produced between 1996 and 2002. The story follows Józek, an ordinary man suddenly drawn into a surreal infernal world populated by grotesque figures, shifting identities and unstable realities. As he moves through a landscape of continuous metamorphosis, angels transform into demons, music reshapes space, and familiar cultural symbols dissolve into dreamlike visions. Structured entirely without dialogue and driven by an original score by Michał Urbaniak, the film unfolds through movement, visual transformation and rhythm rather than conventional narrative storytelling. Created entirely using traditional hand-painted animation techniques, EDEN represents a rare example of large-scale European auteur animation from the pre-digital era and is currently undergoing restoration as part of the broader EDEN Universe project.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Eden trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Czeczot
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrzej Czeczot
- Original Score
- Michał Urbaniak
- Original Title
- Eden
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Europa LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Czeczot
Andrzej Czeczot
Michał Urbaniak
Tomasz Filipczak
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Czeczot
Writer
Andrzej Czeczot
Director
Tomasz Filipczak
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eden
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What is Eden about?
EDEN is a hand-painted feature-length animated film directed by Andrzej Czeczot and produced between 1996 and 2002. The story follows Józek, an ordinary man suddenly drawn into a surreal infernal world populated by grotesque figures, shifting identities and unstable realities. As he moves through a landscape of continuous metamorphosis, angels transform into demons, music reshapes space, and familiar cultural symbols dissolve into dreamlike visions. Structured entirely without dialogue and driven by an original score by Michał Urbaniak, the film unfolds through movement, visual transformation and rhythm rather than conventional narrative storytelling. Created entirely using traditional hand-painted animation techniques, EDEN represents a rare example of large-scale European auteur animation from the pre-digital era and is currently undergoing restoration as part of the broader EDEN Universe project.
Who directed Eden?
Eden was directed by Andrzej Czeczot.
Who stars in Eden?
The principal cast of Eden includes Urszula Dudziak, Eugene Lazarotti.
When was Eden released and how long is it?
Eden was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Eden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eden was composed by Michał Urbaniak.