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Lafcadio Hearn: Life as a Fairytale

Lafcadio Hearn became one of Japan's most celebrated writers — but his journey began on a small island in the Ionian Sea.

Synopsis

Just over 100 years ago, Lafcadio Hearn was one of Japan’s most celebrated writers. Before then he moved all over the world, trying to find somewhere that felt like home. He began his tumultuous life on a little island in the Ionian Sea, from where he took his first name — Lefkas.

Made for the Lefkada Municipal Cultural Centre and Museum. Selected for Animasyros 2023.

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Credits

Animation
Afroditi Bitzouni
Illustrations
Studded Betrayal
Writer
Sophia Papida
Narrator
Nepheli Maistrali
Music & sound design
Giulliano Anzani
Producer
Leonidas Liambeys