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This programme examines some big life moments and asks some pointed questions. The 8 powerful films include the childhood memories of a filmmakers beloved uncle, a garbage man who collects unwanted objects to give to his family, a poignant tale of a lonely giant and a deeply heartfelt monologue on the nature of regret, redemption and the morality of capital punishment.
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.
Luce and the Rock – Britt Raes, Belgium/France/Netherlands
A delightful story of two friends who, although they seem to have nothing in common, end up facing their fear of the unknown together.
2022 13’00
On the Bottom of the Laundry Bag – Adele Razkövi, Austria
What’s at the bottom of the laundry basket? A psychedelic swirl through a mound of colourful clothing.
2021 7’00
The House of Loss – Jinkyu Jeon, Japan
A bittersweet ode to the fragility of life. The story of a public service worker and the dementia patients he cares for in a nursing home.
2022 9’35
The Garbage Man – Laura Gonçalves, Portugal
A family remembers their Uncle Botao, who worked for 30 years as a garbage man and lovingly collected discarded objects for his family.
2022 11’50
Rest in Piece – Antoine Antabi, Germany
Midyan is on the run from his war-torn country. His unbearable hunger forces him to start eating his beloved possessions.
2022 9’35
Red Giant – Anne Verbeure, Belgium
On top of a hill a giant listens to the everyday thoughts and conversations of the other people until the loneliness and multiplicity of the voices gradually become too much for him.
2021 10’10
Ninety-Five Senses – Jerusha Hess & Jared Hess, USA
A heartfelt depiction of a man facing his own mortality while reflecting on the grave mistakes of his youth.
2022 13’30
The Debutante – Elizabeth Hobbs, UK
A spirited young woman persuades a hyena from London Zoo to take her place at a dinner dance. It probably won’t go well.
2022 8’05
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.
