Universal message, intriguing form and a brutally relevant vision of the contemporary world – all these elements make "JOKO", latest stop-motion masterpiece by Polish director Izabela Plucińska, capturing hearts and minds across the international animation landscape, proving that surrealist author Roland Topor's vision remains as powerful as ever. The film has secured a spot at the prestigious Manchester Animation Festival 2024 and following its recent triumph at the Animator Festival, where it claimed the Grand Prix, "JOKO" is currently in the running for Oscar consideration in the Animated Short Film category. In a few days, we'll find out whether it will have a chance to win the most important award in the film world.