Alan

In the midst of a gray city an elderly gardener named Alan lives. His tiny apartment is a haven full of lush greenery until one day, when Death appears at his doorstep. Despite his best efforts to ditch the unwelcome visitor, Death always stays close, admiring every little plant. Unfortunately, she struggles to keep them alive, and Alan cannot suppress his frustration any longer. Their relationship takes wild turns, but in the end, Death finds understanding, and Alan accepts her presence, despite all his denial.

The film was awarded Best Short Film Award at Animatica 2025 - piccolo festival di corti di animazione.

Ivan Štrobl is an animator, director and teacher originally from Nové Město na Moravě. He studied Animation at Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín and is currently based in Brno and Zlín. In his work, he enjoys blending playful storytelling with bittersweet humor and a touch of magical realism. Although he doesn’t compose music himself, it often serves as a starting point for his visual creations, forming vivid ideas that stay with him. Animation defines his free time as well, including organizing student screening event Prasení, which serves as a platform for sharing unpublished experiments and fostering connections within the animation community.