Welcome to the world of Cryptozoo, a dazzling fantasy from the mind of visionary filmmaker Dash Shaw (High School Sinking into the Sea). A highlight of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and featuring an animation style that recalls René Laloux’s Fantastic Planet, this is a mesmerising experience you'll never forget. Set in a world inhabited by both humans and rare mythical creatures known as 'Cryptids', it tells the story of Lauren, a zookeeper who has dedicated her life to finding and bringing these controversial beings under the protection of her sanctuary – the titular Cryptozoo. When she attempts to track down an elusive, dream-eating beast and bring it to safety, she enters into a dangerous mission to find it before it is captured and exploited by the military. A vibrant and fantastical critique of capitalist values and the efficacies of utopias, Dash’s wondrous second feature blends awe-inspiring visuals with an unbridled imagination that makes for a truly unique cinematic journey. Featuring vocal performances from Lake Bell (In a World), Michael Cera (Juno), Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks), and Grace Zabriskie (Twin Peaks), and a freewheeling score by John Caroll Kirby.
