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Presumed lost until the mid-’80s, Momotaro resurfaced on VHS in Japan (and was only available in the West on rare bootlegs). Now freshly restored in a 4K scan of the original 35mm negatives, Mitsuyo Seo’s classic lives again - looking not a day older than when it screened in 1945. Momotaro remains - … [Read more...] about LIAF 2016: Momotaro – Sacred Sailors (PG) FEATURE, ENGLISH PREMIERE & JAPAN’S FIRST ANIME FEATURE

Animation, like childhood, can be full of wonder with the biggest pleasures being the simplest ones. This programme carefully chosen for children of 8 and above strips away all the soft-sell toy ads and the over-the-top blockbuster-style special effects and delivers up a selection of wonderful films … [Read more...] about LIAF 2016: Marvellous Animations (PG)

Our annual survey of abstract and experimental animation. Animators working in this field employ every technique from hand-drawn ‘musical scores’ all the way across the scale to high definition, computer assisted image making. In common, these films share a pure love of animated movement and an … [Read more...] about LIAF 2016: Abstract Showcase (15)

The classic animation that poured from the Walt Disney Studio during the 1930s and 1940s defined the very history of animation. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and other Disney characters endure to this day and the way Disney made them move was a revelation to audiences of all ages. LIAF is proud … [Read more...] about LIAF 2016: Classic Disney Shorts (PG)

Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience delivers a programme of wonderful films, full of joy. There’ll be talking animals, seriously fun adventures, and tales that spark all those little … [Read more...] about LIAF 2016: Framed Film Club – Amazing Animations (U)

A comprehensive screening of the very best recently released British animation, including several world premieres. Check the pulse of the British animation scene, meet many of the filmmakers and see the films that will take British animation to the world. This is an exceptional opportunity to see … [Read more...] about LIAF 2016: British Showcase (15)