The Croatian animation studio has left a significant mark in the history of world cinema. Its visual language was bold, witty, and experimental. The R.A.T. club lecture will explain why "Zagreb Film" is called a laboratory of ideas and will show how animated films can be philosophical, sharp, and political. The film lecture from the R.A.T. club is dedicated to one of the most unique and underrated animation schools in the world - the Croatian studio "Zagreb Film." Within the walls of the Comics Library, viewers will not only hear about the aesthetics and history of the studio but also watch key short films that have become its hallmark. In the mid-20th century, contrary to stereotypes about animation as an exclusively children's genre, a movement was born in Yugoslavia that changed the perception of animation worldwide. The "Zagreb Film" studio became the center of this movement. Its creators sought new forms of expression, ironized reality, and raised serious philosophical topics. Their works are visual manifestos, full of allusions, grotesque, and artistic freedom. The lecture is an opportunity not only to see rare films but also to understand why they continue to inspire contemporary animators and artists. It will be interesting for those who are interested in the history of cinema, alternative animation, Eastern European culture, and visual art as a means of expression. Find other events in St. Petersburg on KudaGo.