Eight countries, one language: drawings and digital data that move. This collection of recent animated shorts from around the world is designed to amaze and delight audiences aged 7-11 and their more senior companions.
Films — by Country
- Aotearoa New Zealand
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Cuba
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Montenegro
- Myanmar
- Norway
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- The Netherlands
- UAE
- UK
- USA
Canada
Animation Now 2012
An international showcase of impressive recent animation in a wide array of techniques, digital and analogue, with an emphasis on the abstract and the expressive – and a few gag-based pieces too.
Family Portrait in Black and White
Defying local racism, Olga Nenya has fostered 23 homeless children, many of mixed-race heritage. “A rich observational portrait of a woman who wants to save the children from an unjust world – her way.” — Hot Docs
In Darkness
“Chronicling wartime events in (and under) the Polish city of Lvov, this Oscar-nominated drama uncovers an incredible true story of courage and humanity... Illuminating, provocative and bracingly unsentimental.” — Time Out
Monsieur Lazhar
Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar is a flawlessly acted, sensitively understated teacher/student drama that accumulates surprising, affirmative, emotional power. “A really great movie.” — Village Voice
Pink Ribbons, Inc.
Léa Pool’s trenchant critique of breast cancer ‘culture’ questions the lucrative partnership between the pink ribbon campaign, corporations and cause marketing. “Angry and enlightening… powerful and subversive.” — Time Out NY
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
Rufus and Martha Wainwright in a glorious and moving concert tribute to their mother Kate McGarrigle – with Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Teddy Thompson and Michael Ondaatje. “Uplifting and absorbing.” — Hollywood Reporter