For 10 days, Bucharest becomes the largest animation hub in Europe, and viewers of all ages will be carried to the big screens through very diverse stories, many of them presented by their creators themselves, special guests at the event.

QVISTEN is the invited Studio at this Animest edition.

Qvisten Animation Studio was founded in 1994 and has been producing animated content for over 30 years. With over 80 employees, Qvisten is Scandinavia's largest animation studio, producing films in CGI, stop-motion, and classic 2D animation.

Qvisten specializes in CGI feature films for families based on Nordic stories by Astrid Lindgren and Kjell Aukrust. But Qvisten also creates its own stories and concepts, such as the upcoming adventure film Nightling.

Qvisten has produced over 25 feature films for cinema, many of which have been box office successes in Norway. Their most recent production is the much-debated Spermageddon, a comedy about the miracle of life aimed at a teenage and young adult audience. Rasmus A. Sivertsen is the company's creative director and has directed 15 animated features.

Spermageddon is an animated musical comedy for adults, in the style of Sausage Party and South Park, directed by Rasmus A. Sivertsen (co-founder and artistic director of Qvisten Animation Studio in Norway, special guest at Animest 2025) and Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, What Happened to Monday, Violent Night).

In Spermageddon, viewers will see two stories, one about the love between two awkward teenagers, Jens and Lisa, who have sex for the first time. The other is the story of Simon, the sperm who embarks on an adventurous quest to reach the ultimate goal, the Ovul.

This will be the first screening of Spermageddon in Romania.

It can be seen here:

Cinemateca Eforie – October 10, 2025, 9:00 PM.
Cinema Muzeul Țăranului Român: October 11, 2025, 8:30 PM.

Released in Eastern Europe by Prorom, Spermageddon has excited almost 34.000 viewers in Hungarian cinemas so far.

Thought-provoking, visually arresting, and powered by a kinetic original script co-written with Will Arbery (Succession), Romain Gavras’ English-language debut has proved to be a unique standout at this year's festival.

During a star-studded charity gala brimming with celebrities, billionaires and empty speeches, a movie star in the midst of an existential crisis (Chris Evans) is taken hostage by a radical warrior (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her devoted followers. As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line between performance and belief, salvation and sacrifice, begins to blur.

Cast: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, Jonatan “Yung Lean” Leandoer, Jade Croot, Miriam Silverman, Charli XCX with John Malkovich and Salma Hayek Pinault.

Take a read through the press so far:

"Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance as Joan is magnetic" The Film Stage.

"[Gavras] has a keen, bold talent for marrying startling images with enveloping sound. Sacrifice often looks like a zillion bucks" The Hollywood Reporter.

"Sacrifice is full of gorgeous imagery, from the steaming volcano to the areas this group takes their hostages to on their journey, as Gavras’ directing reminds one of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Andrei Tarkovsky." Collider.

"Evans delivers… with profound sincerity, putting together one of his strongest and most honest performances." Awards Watch
"Romain Gavras has a great eye, ensuring Sacrifice is never not a pleasure to look at." IndieWire.

Prorom will release Sacrifice in cinemas from Eastern Europe soon.

Here are some of them:

DEADLINE, Pete Hammond:

“Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst Triumph In Incredible Real-Life Story That Becomes One Of 2025’s Best Movies”
“It is the role of a lifetime for Tatum, who delivers a performance of charm and complexity playing an exceptionally smart and inventive veteran being tossed aside now… This is a perfect role for Tatum, who most recently charmed in Dog and The Lost City, both proving his box office prowess. Here he takes it to new levels playing a flawed and complicated man, in real trouble, but one we root for no matter what. It is one of those roles where after you see it you cannot imagine another actor doing it as well.” 

“(Dunst) is an actress who seems incapable of a false note, and she and Tatum have the magic, a chemistry you can’t fake that makes this impossible situation all the more heartbreaking.” 

VARIETY, Peter Debruge:

“It’s the through-the-roof chemistry between the two leads that makes the film worthy of repeat viewing. Tatum affected swagger has eased into a natural confidence, while Dunst brings just the right amount of wariness to a woman who’s devoted to her kids and devout in her faith.”

THE WRAP, Steve Pond:

“It’s easier to shrug off that string of felonies if the felon is played by the effortlessly charming Tatum, who somehow gets us to believe he’s just a little misguided.”

“Roofman” has it both ways; it’s funny and foreboding, sweet and troubling, light on its feet but with an inescapable undertone of uneasiness, even dread.”

VARIETY, Brent Lang:

“Indeed, “Roofman” toggles between showing the joy of Manchester’s heists, as well as the tragic consequences of his criminality, allowing Tatum and Dunst to chart expansive emotional arcs in performances that are sure to be talked about throughout awards season.

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Scott Feinberg:

“a career-best turn from Tatum, who hasn’t had a showcase of this quality since 2014’s Foxcatcher, and who makes a strong case for a best actor Oscar nomination, which would be his first-ever recognition from the Academy. Dunst, too, is worthy of a serious look in the best supporting actress Oscar contest, in which she was previously nominated for 2021’s The Power of the Dog.”

MR. WILL WONG, Nicholas Proteous:

“Roofman succeeds as a comedy, a romance, a moving story of found family, and an unpredictable crime saga. It’s a brilliant and surprising genre mashup for Cianfrance, and a worthy addition to your list of must-sees at this year’s Festival.”

“Tatum, as Jeffrey Manchester, is one of the most entertaining characters in recent memory.”

THE TORONTO SUN, Mark Daniell:

“‘Roofman’ is the type of movie that people who enjoy a night out at the cinema are really going to dig. Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst looked like they had a ball making this. Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time — this is the perfect fall movie.”

NEXT BEST PICTURE, Ema Sasic:

“ROOFMAN plays into all of Channing Tatum’s strengths: His charm, comedy chops, athleticism and sincere on-screen presence. Once Kirsten Dunst enters the picture, Derek Cianfrance hits us with another romance that builds lovingly, until hard truths hit hard in the end” 

IN SESSION FILM, Shadan Larki:

“Channing Tatum is the best he's ever been in ROOFMAN. This feels like the performance he's been waiting to give his whole career.”

Prorom is releasing Roofman in Romania (on October 10), Bulgaria (October 10), Hungary (on November 27) and Czech Republic & Slovakia (on October 9).

Bald Is the New Black / Certains l’aiment chauve, directed by Camille Delamarre, brings to the screen a big-name cast: Kev Adams, Michaël Youn, Rayane Bensetti, Chantal Ladesou, Faustine Koziel and Clara Joly.

In a world where image matters more than ever, a young man desperate to keep his hair ends up... embracing baldness with style! A savory satire about appearances, beauty standards and self-acceptance, told with 100% French humor.

Distributed by Prorom and Ro Image, Bald is the New Black is the perfect film for a healthy dose of laughter – only in cinemas, from August 22!

Starring Marilou Berry, Isabelle Nanty, Barbara Bolotner and Neva Kehouane.

The film tells the story of a nun who arrives in the heart of the city and, without her will, becomes a real sensation. A delicious mix of humor, emotion and unexpected situations, perfect for a summer evening at the cinema!

Don't miss the premiere – only in cinemas, from July 25th!

Currently in post-production for a 2026 release, the drama retells the true story of a youngster raised by ostriches in the Sahara.

The Desert Child follows Maistre’s hit Autumn and the Black Jaguar, which grossed $30M at the international box office, and upcoming release Moon The Panda, which hits French and Eastern Europe cinemas this April.

Moon the Panda will be released in Hungary (on April 10), Romania (on April 11), Czech Republic and Slovakia (on April 24) by Prorom.

„Over the years, our local audiences have truly fallen in love with Gilles de Maistre’s movies. So we are very happy that after Mia and The White Lion, The Wolf and The Lion and Autumn And The Black Jaguar, we can soon enchant children and adults alike with The Desert Child” says Axel Böhm, Co-Managing Director at Prorom.

As with most of Maistre’s previous features, which also include The Wolf and the Lion and Mia and the White Lion, the The Desert Child involves working with children and real-life animals, in this case ostriches and young Fennec foxes.

Prorom released all of this titles in Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia with a combined box-office of over $1.8M (source: box-officemojo.com).

The Desert Child is produced by StudioCanal and Catherine Camborde at Mai-Juin Productions, a Mediawan company. StudioCanal is handling international sales and will also release the film theatrically in France.

Source: Deadline.com.

Image©2025 - Mai Juin Productions – StudioCanal – Umedia Production.