Animation, like childhood, can be full of wonder with the biggest pleasures being the simplest ones. This programme strips away all the soft-sell toy ads and the over-the-top blockbuster-style special effects and just delivers up a programme of wonderful films full of simple joys.
These films are suitable for children of all ages, but are specifically aimed at 0-5 year-olds.
Please check with Stratford-upon-Avon Picturehouse for the correct start time. Tickets will be available for purchase here
‘Tom & the Queen Bee’ (Andreas Hykade, 2012)
All Tom wants is a slice of bread with strawberry jam and honey but the bees are getting in the way.
Germany, 5’00
‘Worm’ (Nils Skapans, 2010)
In a damp, gloomy city a worm aspires to a better life. He dreams of a carefree existence in the warm sun – but will he make this happen?
Latvia, 5’00
‘Sandpixies: Clouds, nothing but clouds’ (Ralf Kukula, 2012)
What happens at the beach after the children have gone home? It’s when sandpixies George and Agatha wake up and go on their nightly adventures.
Germany, 5’00
‘Wonderful Day’ (Nils Skapans, 2010)
What a day! No sooner have they leapt out of bed and downed some pancakes, than the magical woman and her cat are ready to zip through their very colourful plasticine world.
Latvia, 15’00