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This programme ‘From Absurd to Zany’ celebrates some of the funniest, weirdest and eye-poppingly nutty films that were entered this year including the latest films from returning LIAF favourites – Priit Tender, Nikita Diakur and Sophie Koko-Gate. Tales of a drunken ballet dancer and a one-legged butcher, a digital avatar attempting neck-breaking backflips, a creepy dwarf that keeps turning up and many more bonkers scenarios. Buckle up for a wild ride.
Independent animation is an art form that continues to thrive and develop as a breathtaking medley of styles, materials, techniques and production – from hand-drawn, paint on glass, collage, sculpture, cut-outs, puppets, abstract to some of the more interesting developments in CGI – all of which can be seen at this year’s LIAF.
We’ve emerged from under the pile of 2,400 entries to put together a series of screenings that showcase the best 87 new films from 30 countries around the world. They can be funny, dramatic, bizarre, subdued, scary or autobiographical. The one thing they have in common is that we think they’re the pick of the crop. 8 international competition programmes. Every technique, every genre, every style – this is your annual window into the international indie animation universe.
Hotel Kalura – Sophie Koko Gate, UK
backflip – Nikita Diakur, Germany/France
Attempting a backflip is not exactly safe. You can break your neck, or land on your head, or land badly on your wrists.
2022 12’10
The Law of the Jungle Gym – Yoon Hei Cho, USA
Lunchtime at a peaceful school, children discover that they can transform into animals, the only problem is when would they stop?
2022 6’00
Eat Your Carrots – Laura Stewart, Canada
Carrots are good for your eyes. Maybe too good.
2022 3’10
Above the Clouds – Vivien Hárshegyi, Hungary
A young girl suddenly finds herself falling in love again.
2022 13’30
Sensory Itch – Roel van Beek, Netherlands
After getting stung by a nettle Sarah finds that scratching, whilst providing relief, has destructive results.
2022 4’40
The Dog Apartment – Priit Tender, Estonia
Zoon – Jonatan Schwenk, Germany
Small shimmering animals are in heat. A two-legged forest dweller encounters the lustful group. He and his companions snack on the little creatures and soon a feast begins.
2021 4’25
Amok – Balázs Turai, Romania/Hungary
After losing his fiancée and his good looks in a freak accident, Clyde must confront his inner demon.
2022 14’20
Our Funding Partner
Event supported by Film Hub London, managed by Film London. Proud to be a partner of the BFI Film Audience Network, funded by the National Lottery.
