Kito & Maja
“Kito & Maja” is a 13-episode animated series, with each 4-minute episode focusing on a different character from Lusatian legends and fairy tales.
When young siblings Kito (4) and Maja (6) visit their Grandma Dora’s old, creaky house, they find a mysterious wooden box hidden in the attic. Inside, glowing dream globes await, each one unlocking a different Sorbian legend.
Director’s statement
Throughout each adventure, Kito and Maja transform into the legendary creatures of the tales. Just like in the classic French series Il était une fois… la vie, they take on the roles of the story’s main characters: Maja becomes the money-bringing Dragon or the eerie Midday Woman, while Kito becomes the friendly wizard Pumphut or the small Devil, among others.
Each story is filled with magic, wonder, and humor, as the mythical creatures behave just like children. This fresh approach helps bring the legends closer to young audiences, making them both fun and relatable.
Country of production
Germany
Target audience
Preschool
Animation technique
2D (vector based), 3D (CGI)
Production company
Blaue PampelmuseStage of the project
in post-production
Looking for
Sales agent / distributor, Broadcaster, Festival representative
