Kids Film Competition 1

Tümpel

A shoal of herrings, adopting fantastic formations, roams the vast ocean. When seagulls suddenly attack, one small herring finds itself stranded in a tidal pool. As it searches desperately for a way out, it discovers many other sea creatures here. And now there is no time for fear: only by joining forces can they hope to defend themselves against the hungry seagull. Direction Lena von Döhren, Eva Rust Duration 9' Language no dialogue Country Switzerland Year 2023

What's in That Crate?

The contents hidden in this chest spark many people’s imaginations. The chest travels a long way around the world, through different countries, before we catch sight of what’s inside. Direction Bram Algoed Duration 9' Language no dialogue Country Belgium Year 2023

Katze

Another instalment of the hit German cartoon series “Animanimals”. This time, however, the encounter between cat and mouse goes a little differently than expected. Direction Julia Ocker Duration 4' Language no dialogue Country Germany Year 2022

A Little Beetle Returns

What happens to a bug that gets flushed down the drain? Strikingly animated in an aesthetically pleasing stencil technique, this Georgian animated film strives to answer that question. Direction Elene Sebiskveradze Duration 4' Language no dialogue Country Georgia Year 2023

L’oie du plus fort

A boy pictures himself in a massive stadium, scoring a penalty against an incredible goalkeeper. However, in real life, he needs to deal with a more unusual opponent first. Direction Jan Míka Duration 13' Language no dialogue Country Czechia Year 2022

Entre deux sœurs

Two sisters, two different roles. With a relationship shaped by special circumstances. A moving animated film from France. Direction Anne-Sophie Gousset, Clément Céard Duration 7' Language no dialogue Country France Year 2022

What’s up With the Sky?

The sun and moon take it in turns to rise above a stunning landscape. But what do the people think they’re doing? This Spanish stop-motion film illustrates the consequences of careless treatment of the environment and shows some ways out of the crisis. Direction Irene Iborra Duration 10' Country Spain Year 2022 Original Subtitle Language no dialogue'

Tournesol

The growth and decay of a field full of sunflowers, told as a parable of political conformity and dissidence. The consequences of collectivism and individualism are presented in a fun and child-friendly way in this French cartoon. Direction Natalia Chernysheva Duration 4' Language no dialogue Country France Year 2023

Prinzessin Aubergine

Not every couple can have children, no matter how much they want to. This German blend of stop-motion and illustrated animation touches on this serious topic, rarely aimed at a young audience, in a humorous and imaginative way. Direction Dina Velikovskaya Duration 8' Language no dialogue Country Germany Year 2022 Age rating 4+