Kaena: The Prophecy

Kaena: The Prophecy is an animated adventure film set on Axis, a colossal vertical world that extends above the clouds. The inhabitants of a small village living on this structure face a deadly crisis as Axis begins to wither and its vital sap disappears. While the community prays to their gods for salvation, a spirited teenage girl named Kaena rejects these ancestral beliefs. Driven by a mysterious force, she defies the High Priest and ignores local taboos to travel through the dangerous environment of Axis. Her journey leads her beyond the clouds to uncover ancient secrets and encounter strange beings.

This 2003 Canadian-French production was directed by Chris Delaporte and Pascal Pinon. The film features a voice cast that includes Cécile de France and Kirsten Dunst as the lead character, alongside Michael Lonsdale, Richard Harris, Victoria Abril, and François Siener. The production involved a credited crew of 46 members and a cast of 27. Regarding its reception, the movie holds a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on 100 votes, while film critics provided a lower average score of 3.9/10 from 30 reviews.