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Year of Production 2025

Rufus – The Sea Serpent Who Could Not swim

English title: Rufus – The Sea Serpent Who Could Not swim
Original title: Ruffen – Sjørmen som ikke kunne svømme
German title: Rufus – Das Seeungeheuer, das nicht schwimmen konnte
Norway, Belgium, 2025

Director: Skandfer, Endre
Production company: Maipo Film
Age recommendation: 6 years and up
Film genre: Animation

Synopsis:
In the heart of the ocean, a community of sea serpents lives on a secret island, shielded by the magical smoke of Uncle Ludovic, part sea monster, part dragon. Among them is young Rufus, who prefers to spend time on his own and doesn't really fit in—especially because he can't swim. When disaster strikes and Uncle Ludovic loses his powers to protect the island, it is time for Rufus to step up and save his family. But will he be able to overcome his deepest fear?

Marketing strategies:
Based on Tor Åge Bringsværd and Thore Hansens books.

Festivals:
Schlingel CFF 2025, Nordic Filmdays Luebeck 2025

World sales address/es:
Sola Media (DE)