August 19
14:00
Kinomaja Uus 3
Length 51 min
An elephant, a mouse, a forest spirit and death – you can meet and get to know all these strange characters on this animated journey. The path of life is full of surprises, you never know who is waiting for you around the corner.
The Boy and the Elephant
Director: Sonia Gerbeaud
Year: 2022
Length: 6:40
Country: France
Production: Xbo Films
Synopsis:
The arrival of a new elephant-headed student in class triggers mockery and sarcasm. One of the students seems captivated and disturbed by this strange child.
Hiraeth
Director: Rianne Stremmelaar
Year: 2023
Length: 7:54
Country: Netherlands
Production: Valk Productions
Synopsis:
After a breakup, Wendy is forced to take on a new challenge; she goes back to the student house. With reluctance and a broken heart, she tries to pick up the thread again.
The Song of Flying Leaves
Director: Armine Anda
Year: 2023
Length: 12.37
Country: Armenia, Iran
Production: Hoshkee Film
Synopsis:
A journey to a dream through an encounter between Suna, a twelve-year-old girl who uses leaves as a blanket, and an old man who possesses secret knowledge. A reflection on the friendship between a father and a daughter, a teacher and a student, an adult and a child, and the path that can turn the impossible into possible…
Deadline
Director: Idan Gilboa
Year: 2023
Length: 12:49
Country: Israel
Production: WingzOn studio
Synopsis:
“Deadline” is a black comedy stop-motion short that explores the power balance between bureaucracy, death, and feline devotion of the elderly. At its centre is a story of a brave friendship and solidarity between two senior ladies sickened by society’s disregard and disrespect.
Inglorious Liaisons
Director: Chloé Alliez
Year: 2021
Length: 11:02
Country: France
Production: Vivement Lundi !
Synopsis:
Tonight, there’s a big party for Lucie, Maya, and their friends. Even Jimmy has come – everyone knows he is here for Maya. But when everything is supposed to happen, Maya and Lucie find out they have hidden, tender, and confused feelings for each other. They have trouble finding their place in this evening filled with alcohol, awesome playlists, and raging hormones.