5 MEALS
Group of authors; 2’49” min; Scuola Primaria “M. Montessori” – Istituto Comprensivo S. Martino di Venezze (Rovigo); Italy
Public service announcement that speaks about healthy eating habits: we need to eat 5 times a day.
“Visually thoughtful and beautifully executed stop-motion animation”
YOU ARE NOT FROM HERE
Erika Moros ; 3’11” min; Taller Telekids; Spain
Three stories about xenophobia. Ignorance is one of the main reasons for this problem. Ignorance of other countries and cultures, of what those who come from abroad bring to society can be corrected if we learn and value others. But there is not always the will to do so.
“An important reflection on the problems of modern society which are increasingly affecting Europe. Respect for other cultures and traditions is crucial for the peaceful integration and assimilation of those who are seeking a new life.“
SUMMER FROM SPACE
Dora Bosnić, Juraj Car, Vid Car, Magdalena Mileusnić, Gabriel Oršić, Simona Sermazi; 3’08”min; FKVK Zaprešić; Croatia
Every summer, various incidents and accidents happen at the sea. Some are talked about, and some are deliberately kept silent. However, there is someone up there who sees everything…
“An inventive and humorous view of the usual summer events from a slightly different perspective. Visually very well composed and consistent. Everyday life is no longer as serious if we only take a little step away from our surroundings.”
SPRING
Lara Rožman; 1’40”; ŠAF Čakovec; Croatia
A film that puts a focus on the topics of spring and love.
“An unusual technique but well executed. Brief and to the point, accompanied by a traditional Croatian song.”
THE PEACE GIRL
Group of authors; 3’57”; EB1Pe Ladeira: Patrícia Matos/Rui Duque; Portugal
A girl lives happy in her small house. One day, when watching television, she realizes the suffering caused by the war and decides to go help!
“A child’s view of problems that surround us. Brutal and naïve at the same time, but achieved in an interesting way.”
WHEN A PAINTING FALLS ASLEEP IN OUR DREAMS
Group of authors; 13’29”; Associação de Ludotecas do Porto/Anilupa´s workshop, EB dos castelos School / Portugal
Thought is an image that invades us. It’s like when we dive into ourselves and turn our dreams into a big canvas, with the world full of colour.
“Imaginative, poetic, and with evident effort put into it.”
HOW ČRNOMELJ GOT ITS NAME
Group of authors; 2’03”; Društvo Slon / Slovenia
The story of a miserly miller and a fairy who cast a spell on his mill to grind only black flour. The story of how a small town in the south-east of Slovenia got its name.
“A blend of animation technique and tradition. An excellent idea.”