The Gift (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Kohei Kajisa
Japan, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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Sara is a sprightly little girl who likes arts and crafts. She’d like to give her dad and mom a handcrafted gift on their anniversary, but after seeing them arguing, she finds herself in a mysterious imaginary world.
The Last Leaf (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Olya Golubeva
Ireland, 2016, 6 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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Autumn. It’s when the lives of plants and the leaves on trees come to their natural end. Little Leaf refuses this fate; he doesn’t want to finish his days in a dirty cold puddle covered with mud and kicked around by people.
The Basket (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Suresh Eriyat
India, 2017, 14 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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The curious little girl one day accidentally breaks her father's pocket watch, that means a lot to him. Father and daughter are very sad about it. The little girl decides to make everything right and starts to sell the baskets she makes herself in order to repair the watch and make her dad smile again.
Sabaku (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Marlies van der Wel
Netherlands, 2016, 3 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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When Sabaku’s best friend Buffalo passes away, he needs to find himself a new friend. He tries connecting with different species, but soon finds out that isn't as easy as it seems. But he won't rest until he succeeds.
Roc´h (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Julie Rembauville, Guillaume Crampette
France, 2016, 3 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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In the Breton countryside, a grasshopper makes a strange rite by caressing stones. Soon, she wakes a playfellow.
Short Animations 9
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 47 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 6
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No.16, Da An Road (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Joanne Lin
U.S.A., 2016, 7 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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When the little girl is alone at home, she likes to watch her neighbors and draw their stories to her notebook. She runs away from the solitude with the help of her imagination and pictures people´s stories with joy and happiness. But what about her? Who can help her?
The World's Middlest Fish (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Cathinka Tanberg
Norway, 2017, 10 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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Ingeborg likes fishing and, like every year, she takes part in the large fishing competition. Next to the experienced fishermen, the little girl does not seem to have a chance. But luckily she catches the world's middlest fish. Ingeborg and her catch are the center of media attention.
Live from the Moss: Rap, lazybones! (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children, Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Filip Pošivač
Czech Republic, 2016, 3 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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This is a compilation of 6 stories in which two tiny elves support a little water nymph to become a forest radio hostess. She tells stories about the elves and the creatures they meet.
Awaker (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Filip Diviak
Czech Republic, 2017, 9 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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A story from the early 19th century, it takes place in a Nordic region and shows us the everyday life of an old man who makes a living waking people up. His life changes when one of the awakened people gives him a glittering bell instead of a handful of change.
Short Animations 10
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 42 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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The Unicorn (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Rémi Durin
France, Belgium, 2016, 13 min
Projection place: Mala scena
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When a little king spies an extraordinary creature in his forest that is white as snow and fast as the wind, he orders the creature brought to him. But only the little queen manages to bring the unicorn to the castle.
The House (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children, Neighbourhood, Czech Films and TV
Directed by: Veronika Zacharová
Czech Republic, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 3
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A family leaves their little house in the suburbs, so it heads out after them. His only clue is a bright red business card that takes him to a neighborhood with strange electric houses. Is this where it'll find its owners?
Father and Daughter (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Chenglin Xie
China, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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The story of a girl studying the uneven bars; by presenting the girl’s progress through life – from childhood to puberty, success and her relationship with her father – the film gives an outline of the girl’s life experience.
Scrambled (2017)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Bastiaan Schravendeel
Netherlands, 2017, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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When 19-year-old Esra misses her train, she kills time playing a fast-paced, flashy game on her smartphone. But then a vintage Rubik’s Cube challenges her attention.
She's Got the Blush (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Els Decaluwe
Belgium, 2016, 5 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Lotte, an extremely shy twelve-year-old goes through life with a severe blushing problem. Her inner world comes out for everyone to see and hear when she blushes. Life is full of embarrassing situations, and that's no different for Lotte.
A Festive Wind (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Marjolaine Perreten
Switzerland, France, 2016, 10 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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It is a beautiful May morning and a Swiss village is preparing for the festival of brass bands. Refreshment stalls are filled, trophies are polished, tables are spread out. Volunteers are excited about their work because they will soon meet their idols - members of the brass band.
The Garden under the Stars - Scary Dog (2017)
Section: Czech Films and TV, International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Martin Otevřel
Czech Republic, 2017, 7 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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In stories inspired by the Bible we meet Jesus, his friends Tomas and Peter, parents Mary and Joseph, animals and a grumpy neighbor. Emphasis is placed on compassion, help, love, and understanding – values that are valid regardless of religion.
Short Animations 3
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
International, 0, 56 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Traces of My Brother (2016)
Section: International Competition of Animated Films for Children
Directed by: Moritz Mayerhofer
Germany, 2016, 15 min
Projection place: Golden Apple Cinema 4
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Max mourns over the death of his brother in the war. He tries to be like him and wants to join the army even though his parents don´t want to hear about it. Against their will, he goes to town to become a soldier. The accident on the way, however, ruins his plans.