'10 Lives' Premieres at Sundance 2024: A Heartfelt Animated Tale of Pet Love and Environmentalism

The film, directed by Christopher Jenkins and featuring a star-studded cast, explores the bond between pets and their owners while weaving in a subplot about bee preservation.

• '10 Lives', an animated film directed and written by Christopher Jenkins, premiered at Sundance 2024. The film stars Mo Gilligan, Ashley Simone, Zayn Malik, and Bill Nighy.
• The film follows Beckett, a spoiled cat who learns the importance of living a life of gratitude after being given a second chance at life by a kind angel.
• Despite its familiar storytelling approach, '10 Lives' is praised for its emotional depth, exploring the bond between pets and their owners.
• The film also features a subplot involving a plan to eliminate the bee population, adding an environmental aspect to the narrative.
• '10 Lives' is currently seeking U.S. distribution.

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