Living Large

Movie Details:

Original titleZivot k sezrání
Also known asНа всю катушку (Russia)
擁抱棉花糖男孩 (Taiwan)
Based on ‘La vie, en gros’ novel by Mikaël Ollivier
Country Czech Republic, France, Slovakia
Language Czech
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Family
Release dateOctober 24, 2024
Running time1hr 20min
StarringHugo Kovács, Sebastian Pöthe, Agáta Tandlerová, Katarina Heinlein, Tatiana Dyková, David Novotný
Directed by Kristina Dufková
Screenplay byPetr Jarchovský, Barbora Drevikovska, Anna Vásová
Produced byMatej Chlupacek, Marc Faye, Agata Novinski, Helena Osvaldová
Cinematography by Václav Fronk
Edited by Matej Benes
Music byMichal Novinski
Casting byMaja Hamplova
Production Design byKristina Dufková
Production CompanyBarletta
Novanima
Novinski
Distributor Gébéka Films (France, 2024) (theatrical)
Paradiz (Russia, 2024) (theatrical)
Cinemundo (Portugal)
Karma Films (Spain)
Les Films du Kiosque (France)
The Klockworx (Japan)

Cast & Characters:

  • Hugo Kovács as Ben Pipetka (voice)
  • Sebastian Pöthe as Erik Poupe (voice)
  • Agáta Tandlerová as Klára Laboutková (voice)
  • Katarina Heinlein as Sona Poupetova (voice)
  • Tatiana Dyková as Miriam Pipetková (voice)
  • David Novotný as Cyril Pipetka (voice)
  • Eliska Krenková as Sofie (voice)
  • Prokop Zach as Max Sindelar (voice)
  • Ema Novotná as Olda Laboutka / Vilma’s Classmate (voice)
  • Matej Havelka as Polda Laboutka (voice)
  • Andrej Patejdl as Kutil (voice)
  • Klára Melísková as Teacher Fialkova (voice)
  • Martha Issová as Gym Teacher Marcelka / Ocko the Monkey / Bobik the Dog (voice)
  • Matej Ruppert as Gym Teacher (voice)
  • Simona Babcáková as Cook / Playground Mom (voice)
  • Pavla Tomicová as School Doctor (voice)
  • Jirí Bartoska as Dr. Dubsky (voice)
  • Milena Steinmasslová as Grandmother (voice)
  • Marika Sarah Procházková as Erik’s Mother (voice)
  • Jirí Machácek as Erik’s Father (voice)
  • Rozálie Havelková as Saleswoman Natalie / Receptionist (voice)
  • Frantiska Ondrícková as Little Girl Monika (voice)
  • David Titera as TV Moderator (voice)
  • Josefa Houdkova as Terka (voice)
  • Antonin Machacek as Ludek (voice)
  • Tyler Joseph Gay as Ben (voice)
  • Fionn Kinsella as Erik (voice)
  • Alexandra Hermans as Klara (voice)
  • Raquel Sciacca as Sonia / Other voices (voice)
  • Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld as Miriam (voice)
  • Wayne Grayson as Cyril (voice)
  • Laurie Hymes as Sophie (voice)
  • Preston Bowman as Max / Other voices (voice)
  • Schroeder Kacmar as Olda (voice)
  • Charlie Morgan Patton as Polda / Other voices (voice)
  • Asher Edgecliffe-Johnson as Kutil / Other voices (voice)
  • Erica Schroeder as Ben’s Teacher / School Cook (voice)
  • Emily Cramer as Gym Teacher Marcelka / Other voices (voice)
  • Ryan Andes as Gym Teacher (voice)
  • Georgette Timoney as School Nurse (voice)
  • Mike Pollock as Dr. Dubsky / Other voices (voice)
  • Mary O’Brady as Grandma (voice)
  • Terry Palasz as Anya (voice)
  • Tom Wayland as Erik’s Dad / Other voices (voice)
  • Caroline Spinola as Shop Assistant / Other voices (voice)
  • Samantha Hahn as Other voices (voice)

Storyline:

12-year-old Ben has just hit puberty and suddenly his weight’s a problem – for him and for everyone else. The other kids bully him, his divorced parents don’t know what to do… Even the school nurse is worried about him. So, despite his love of food and his emerging talent as a chef, Ben decides to take drastic action. He starts to diet. Maybe that can turn things round. And even win the heart of Klara, the girl of his dreams… Finally, Ben will learn that what truly matters isn’t how you look – it’s how you feel.

Release Date:

CountryRelease date
FranceJune 2024 (Annecy International Animation Film Festival)
Czech RepublicJune 29, 2024 (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
SwitzerlandAugust 10, 2024 (Locarno Film Festival)
BrazilOctober 22, 2024 (São Paulo International Film Festival)
RussiaOctober 24, 2024
TaiwanNovember 8, 2024 (Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival)

Budget & Box Office Collection:

BudgetN/A
Worldwide Collection$41,590
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