During a rescue mission at an industrial chicken farm, a group of vegan activists attempts to liberate the animals, but things go unexpectedly wrong. Forced to flee into the wild, they face extreme conditions, internal tensions, and a series of moral dilemmas. Blending surreal moments with dark comedy, the film questions the very concept of freedom, both human and animal, and challenges the idea of nature as a safe or idyllic refuge. Free the Chickens is a sharp, original satire that mixes activism, philosophy, and absurdity with remarkable cinematic flair.

Matúš Vizár is a director, screenwriter, and animator. He studied at the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU) in Prague and works across animation and social satire. His short film Pandas (2013) won the Cinéfondation First Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Free the Chickens is his latest work.