Tafiti - Across the Desert

Nina
Wels

Nina Wels studied animation at the University of Film and Television in Potsdam- Babelsberg from 1994 to 2002. In the following years she worked as an animator on var- ious television and cinema productions. For example, as a 3D animator on ‘Lissi and the Wild Emperor’ (2007) and as lead animator on ‘Jasper – journey to the end of the world’ (2008). As co-director, she was responsible for the first cinema adventure of the chil- dren's book character ‘Knight Rusty’ (2012, directed by Thomas Bodenstein), which was a great success with audiences. Together with Hubert Weiland, she directed the box of- fice hit ‘Coconut – the little dragon’ (2014). For television, she directed the animated parts of two episodes of the third season of ‘Mia and Me - Adventures in Centopia’ (IT/DE/CN 2017), a popular children's series that combines real film and CGI animation. In winter 2019, her animated film ‘Latte Igel & the Magic Waterstone’, which she co-di- rected with Regina Welker, was released in cinemas and she was the anim

Young meerkat Tafiti knows he shouldn’t befriend a warthog like Bristles – Grandpa always said meerkats must stick together in the dangerous desert. But when an eagle attacks Bristles, Tafiti rushes to save him. Later, after Grandpa is bitten by a venomous snake, the only hope lies in finding a mythical blue desert flower. Determined to help, Tafiti sets off alone, but Bristles is convinced that the greatest adventures are the ones we share. Together, they embark on the journey of a lifetime. Featuring stunning 3D animation, witty dialogue, and unforgettable animal characters, this charming film full of humor and heart celebrates its world premiere at the Zlín Film Festival.