Heartshell

Name: Heartshell
Director: Ignacio Mazuecos
Genre: Drama, Romance, Animation
Released: 2026-10-16

Retreat. Reflect. Reconnect.

2026 · 2 min · Drama, Romance, Animation

In this surrealist 2D animated film, a wounded heart encases itself in a protective shell and retreats into the depths of its own reflections, confronting themes of vulnerability, self-protection, and the difficult challenge of opening up.

Directed by Ignacio Mazuecos · Written by Ignacio Mazuecos

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