Flares

After a near-death experience, a person floats in a mysterious space, gradually being reborn by reconnecting with the sensations of their body.

This film is a personal journey, telling the story of my mom’s struggles through medical procedures and intensive care over the past three years. It began as a conversation I could never have and became a path to healing from a traumatic experience. The film explores her near-death experience, her detachment from reality, and eventual reconnection with her body.

Jáchym Bouzek is a visual artist and animated film director, currently pursuing a master's degree in animated film at École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The latest film, Flares, created as part of these studies, has been selected for the official competition of Annecy 2025. The work explores traditional and digital animation techniques, blending them to create narratives with strong visual storytelling.