We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 14 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy from all around the world, for kids of all ages and the whole family.
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully chosen programme for our littlest and most special audience contains 14 wonderful short films, full of joy. There’ll be talking animals, seriously fun adventures and wondrous tales to spark those little imaginations.
Bibimbap – Heather Colbert, UK
A delightful stop-motion music video set to the Nat King Cole song ‘Bibimbap’.
2017 2 mins
Sloth – Julia Ocker, Germany
A slow groove just may be the answer when your energy is low.
2018 4 mins
The Swimming Lesson – Tatyana Okruzhnova, Russia
On a busy beach day, a little boy is captivated by the aquatic adventure stories he hears, but soon has to put his own swimming skills to the test.
2017 3 mins
Between the Lines – Maria Koneva, Russia
A Zebra thinks she is completely alone in a world where everyone has a partner, until she finds another Zebra.
2017 4 mins
I Want to Live in the Zoo – Evgenia Golubeva, UK
Sasha doesn’t like the rules at home, so she decides to move to the zoo.
2017 6 mins
Watercolors – Takashi Yoneoka, Japan
When the room is empty tiny watercolour paints jump onto the canvas.
2017 2 mins
Ant – Julia Ocker, Germany
An anthill is no simple thing. Each ant has their task and it’s hard to imagine what would happen if one of them rebelled and decided to do things differently…
2017 4 mins
Konigiri-Kun: Music Box – Mari Miyazawa, Japan
Konigiri-Kun eats a super-sour pickled plum to wake himself up, then grabs his music box to show his friends.
2017 5 mins
Crab Story – Filippo Rivetti & Tatiana Poliektova, Russia/Australia
What happens when a crab finds a pineapple on the beach.
2017 4 mins
Jazzoo – Adam Marko-Nord, Sweden
Koalas, hippos, elephants, and fish find their own groove in this melodic menagerie of a film.
2017 9 mins
Koyaa: Naughty Toy Car – Kolja Saksida, Slovenia/Croatia
On a rainy day, Koyaa decides to tidy up his room. He steps on a toy car, taking a crazy ride. The toy starts acting naughty but Koyaa manages to outsmart it.
2017 3 mins
Mogu and Perol – Tsuneo Goda, Japan
Two friends live on Yummy Island, where delicious food can be found everywhere!
2018 8 mins
Mister Paper Goes For A Walk – Ben Tesseur & Steven De Beul, Belgium
Mister Paper goes for a walk. He finds old newspapers, takes out his scissors and starts cutting what he needs for the stroll: a hat for the sun and a dog for company.
2018 9 mins
Penguin – Julia Ocker, Germany
A timid penguin waiter with a red bow tie goes out of his way to perform his job to perfection.
2018 4 mins
Venue
Opened in March 2022, The Garden Cinema screens repertory seasons and new releases from around the world. Being truly independent, they choose films that are worth seeing, films you’d be happy to see more than once. Films of all genres that are true to life, well made, that left us feeling better or wiser for having seen them. For more information about The Garden Cinema and how to get there, find out more.
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