A giant in a superhero cape arrives in a city on an island and scares all the tiny citizens. Although he tries to show benevolence by helping the citizens, they remain afraid of him. A volcano on the far side of the island begins to belch smoke as an … [Lire plus...]
Miriami kodutu koer [Miriam’s Stray Dog]
This film is taken from the long-running Miriam series by celebrated Baltic studio Nukufilm in Tallinn, Estonia. This film is important as a realistic stop-motion depiction of contemporary life in Estonia: Miriam and her happy family have a normal … [Lire plus...]
Mobile
A big toy cow hangs at the end of a mobile above a crib. At the other end, there are smaller toys hanging together. The mobile hangs at a delicate balance, and when the cow tries to get closer to her friends, the balance is skewed. This charming, … [Lire plus...]
November [Novembre]
The animals that live along a riverbank prepare for a long, cold winter in this gently told, beautifully animated short film by Swiss animator Marjolaine Perreten. Perreten also created Super Grand [Super Big]. As the rain falls and the sky grows … [Lire plus...]
Once Upon a Snowstorm
A harsh winter landscape is the centre-piece of this story, as a little boy gets lost in the woods as snow falls. Collecting wood with his father, the pair are separated when a blizzard descends upon the otherwise idyllic scene. The boy takes shelter … [Lire plus...]
Owl Bat, Bat Owl
Children aged 4-7 years old will find plenty to discuss in this story of sameness and difference. A family of owls are disturbed when a family of bats come to share the other side of their tree branch. At first the two families have nothing in common … [Lire plus...]
Piccolo Concerto
This film uses musicality to express themes of social cohesion and social identity. A band of instruments are playing their familiar song, but a little flute is unable able to play along. Instead, he must go and find his own music. The focus on … [Lire plus...]
Guarda Fuori [Look Outside]
Although summertime on the beach is a common theme across the corpus, representations of winter are harder to come by. The magical experience of witnessing a new snowfall for the first time is encapsulated in this charming tale. Two children look out … [Lire plus...]
En el Silencio del Bosque [In the Silence of the Forest]
Expectations are challenged in this postmodern picturebook. A little girl, dressed in red, is lost in a forest, and comes across a bear. However, the bear is not a threat and becomes her friend. The girl and the bear have a lovely time together: … [Lire plus...]
