The Legend of Goldhorn

Original title: Legenda o Zlatorogu

Lea Vučko • 15min • 2023

Directed by: Lea Vučko

Competition Prix SAUVAGE CORTO 2024

Synopsis :

A hunter heads out to the mountains to mend his broken heart. On his way, he can’t escape the visions of his lover who left him. As he loses his mind, his dark side comes to life. The shadow guides him to hunt the mythical Goldhorn and ultimately leads him to his demise. Based on the Slovenian folktale, a story about greed and our relationship towards nature. Musical score made with traditional Slavic instruments.

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Reviews

“The story unfolds in a mythical past, an era when people were connected to the laws of nature. This is depicted through the color scheme. The colors are vibrant, reminiscent of ultraviolets and infrareds that surround us but are invisible to our human eyes. The vivid colors also starkly contrast with the dark storyline. The painting style is inspired by expressionism and is achieved with custom-designed brushes that simulate painting on glass.”
Lea Vučko.