Ananda

ANANDA, also known as La Javanaise, is a fictional animated film that blends historical events with a compelling narrative. Directed by a team from Special Touch Studios and Kalyana Shira Films, this film features the journey of a 13-year-old girl named Ananda, who longs to become a shaman like her grandmother.

The film takes place in 1893, showcasing Ananda's life in a seaside village in Java with her younger sister Tika and their grandmother, Embah. Her adventure leads her into a forbidden jungle where she encounters a tiger and faces a harrowing fate at the hands of traffickers. Taken to Paris, Ananda's struggle continues as she works for a bohemian painter before ultimately seeking her way back home.

As Ananda disguises herself as a boy and reconnects with the tiger in a circus, the film explores themes of courage and belonging. This blend of animation and storytelling makes ANANDA a notable entry for collectors interested in family-oriented films that address significant social issues through a unique lens.