Kekec (film)

Based on the popular story ("Kekec Above the Lonely Abyss", 1924) by Josip Vandot, the story is close to the original, with added songs and background music. It is set in an idyllic village of the Slovenian mountains where Kekec (Matija Barl), where a young boy lives. High in the mountains, Bedanec (France Presetnik) leads his solitary life as a widely feared and wicked man. The brave boy Kekec is not afraid of him. When he learns Bedanec victimizes Mojca (Zdenka Logar) and Kosobrin (Frane Milčinski) in his house, Kekec sets out to find them. With his courage and cunning, he sets them free and forces Bedanec to leave for good. == Reception ==

This is the most popular and successful film in Kekec's film trilogy. It was the first Slovenian film to win an international award, at the 13th Venice International Film Festival in 1952, a Golden Lion recognizing it as the best film for kids aged 11 to 14. It possibly screened at festivals and cinemas in over 60 countries, such as China, where it was part of 1957's Yugoslavian film week. == Cast ==

Shooting locations Film outtakes Image:Matija Barl.jpg|Matija Barl (Kekec) Image:Bedanec in Kekec.jpg|Bedanec and Kekec Image:Bedanec.jpg|Bedanec Image:Plakat za film Kekec.jpg|film poster Image:Razglednica filma Kekec.jpg|film postcard == Music ==

The background music and theme tune were written by Slovenian composer Marjan Kozina. Lyrics for the theme song, , were written by Frane Milčinski and performed by Tomaž Tozon with the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra. == References ==