‘A World of Wonder’ – 15 short animated films from all around the world featuring lots of very cheeky animals and feisty children in a whole load of extraordinary adventures. Come and celebrate these fantastical films with us at the Barbican Family Film Club.
For children of all ages but perfect for 0-7 year-olds.
At Broadway Cinema, Nottingham book tickets
Flamingo (Julia Ocker, Germany)
A cheeky muddy piglet is disturbing the flamingo‘s elegant hen party.
2018, 4min
Preschool poets: Supergirl (Henrique Barone, USA)
Sometimes I want to be a superhero. And sometimes I want to fly up high and through the clouds! And sometimes I would like to be Supergirl!
2018, 1min
Blueberry Hunt (Kateřina Karhánková & Alexandra Hetmerova, Czech Republic)
Two hungry bears with a craving for blueberry dumplings set out for the forest to look for berries.
2017, 7min
Night Moves (Falk Schuster, Germany)
Deep in the night when everyone is fast asleep, funny shapes and jolly beasts rumble though the bedroom.
2018, 4min
The Penguin who couldn’t Swim (Tom Rourke, UK)
A disabled penguin lives on a rocky island in the southern seas, where she feels isolated from the rest of her colony.
2018, 5min
Belly Flop (Jeremy Collins & Kelly Dillon, South Africa)
Persistence pays off when an unashamed young girl learning to dive is unperturbed by a talented diver who steals the spotlight.
2018, 5min
Peacock (Julia Ocker, Germany)
The peacock is a big star onstage but his feathers want a fair share of the fame.
2018, 4min
Pointy (Amy Bruning, UK)
A strange pointy boy wants to fit in and have fun. Will he be accepted into this world that is so different from him? Or is he just too pointy?
2019, 5min
Workout (Joe Wood, UK)
A successful gym training session is all about maintaining a good rhythm.
2017, 2min
Preschool poets: Mr Grumpy, Mr Crumpy and Mr Bumpy (Ross Hogg, USA)
Alexa’s grandmother anchors her life. So when her grandmother falls ill, everything comes apart, including Alexa’s idea of how to be a girl.
2018, 1min
Dolls Letters (Natalia Gropfel, Russia)
A little girl is inconsolable when she loses her favourite doll. A friendly postman comes up with an inventive way to help the girl get over her loss.
2016, 7min
The Yogi Walrus (Marohnda Bay, UK)
Emi is a walrus who loves eating ice cream but every time she finishes a cone she wants more.
2018, 4min
Miles Away (Barbara Brunner, Switzerland)
Miles is a little boy whose best friend is a tree. Together they venture on a road trip and enjoy a perfect summer day at the funfair.
2018, 3min
Fruits of Clouds (Kateřina Karhánková, Czech Republic)
Furry’s friends are afraid of the scary woods, but he’s tired of doing nothing but waiting.
2017, 11min
Dachshund (Julia Ocker, Germany)
The dachshund doesn‘t understand why his behind always has to wee.
2018, 4min
