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Tafiti: Across the Desert

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When his grandpa is bitten by a snake, Tafiti, a young meerkat, sets off on an adventure to find the magical flower that will cure him. Bristles, a bush pig, wants to prove that adventures are always better with friends and joins him across the desert.
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Alan Ng Film Threat 2d
7/10
If you’re hunting for a fresh animated quest for the under-ten crowd, Tafiti: Across the Desert delivers a simple, sweet ride with Tafiti and Bristles proving that the best adventures come with an unexpected (yet familiar) partner. Go to Full Review Peter Martin EverythingButHorror.com 3d
3.5/5.0
Not just for children; I found myself frequently smiling in amusement and occasionally laughing at loud. ... Filled with recognizable behavior that is a pleasure to behold, making it easy to recommend for all ages. Go to Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films 5d
2.5/5
[Tafiti - Across the Desert] is a classic adventure with pint-sized life lessons that the kiddies would enjoy. However, their accompanying parents might find its lack of rhythms and surprises a tad tough to sit through.  Go to Full Review Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks 6d
4/5
Tafiti: Across the Desert is a sweet, emotionally sincere children’s film that succeeds through warmth rather than novelty. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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MynameitsjustaY 19h This movie is stucking in my head now See more Davetheman 3d This is like a cool movie about a white monkey and a moose See more Read all reviews
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Nina Wels

Director

Cosima Henman

Tafiti

Steve Hudson

Bristles

Kathleen Renish

Baba

Jeremiah Costello

Eagle

Julia Boehme

Screenwriter
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Tafiti: Across the Desert

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Synopsis When his grandpa is bitten by a snake, Tafiti, a young meerkat, sets off on an adventure to find the magical flower that will cure him. Bristles, a bush pig, wants to prove that adventures are always better with friends and joins him across the desert.
Director
Nina Wels
Producer
Talin Oezbalik, Thomas Springer, Helmut Weber
Screenwriter
Julia Boehme, Nicholas Hause
Distributor
Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co
Little Dream Entertainment
Rating
PG (Action/Peril|Mild Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 22m