Ice Merchants, João Gonzalez, PT 2022
For Kids and Teens
Kids Film Competition 2
Appointments & Tickets
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Presenting Partner
Gemeinde Wettingen
In collaboration with
The Magic Lantern
Selection Team
- Vincent Adatte (CH)
- Vivian Kellenberger (CH)
- Simon Spiegel (CH)
Jury
Films
Franklin, Maddy Stevens, US 2023
Franklin
Franklin shares everything with his friends! But only on social media. The challenges for young people in the digital information age are vividly depicted in this analogue puppet film from the USA. Direction Maddy Stevens Duration 6' Language no dialogue Country United States Year 2023
Animation
Maddy Stevens
Screenplay
Maddy Stevens'
Music
Izabelle Grimm
Sound design
Maddy Stevens
Okay, Adél Páll, HU 2022
Okay
Is how the adults treat the young protagonist actually OK? Or is it now time for her to stand up for herself? This Hungarian cartoon is an original take on the topic of self-confidence for young people. Direction Adél Páll Duration 5' Language no dialogue Country Hungary Year 2022
Animation
Adél Páll
Screenplay
Adél Páll'
Music
Kata Balogh
Sound design
Adél Páll
ETC., Pablo Millan, ES 2022
ETC.
A life controlled by others in an endless loop. But who has programmed this way of life for our protagonist? This Spanish film combines live-action footage and elements of computer animation with real technical flair. Direction Pablo Millan Duration 6' Language no dialogue Country Spain Year 2022
Animation
Pablo Millan
Screenplay
Pablo Millan'
Music
Pablo Millan
Sound design
Pablo Millan
Production
Ana Lombao, Pablo Millan
At the Edge of The Water , Tamara Kupfer Muñoz, UY 2023
At the Edge of The Water
An unexpected encounter out on the high seas forces a fisherwoman to deal with her desires and examine her boundaries. A poetic animated film from Uruguay. Direction Tamara Kupfer Muñoz Duration 6' Country Uruguay Year 2023 Original Subtitle Language no dialogue'
Animation
Tamara Kupfer Muñoz, Inés Corti
Screenplay
Tamara Kupfer Muñoz'
Music
Marcelo Guaraglia
Sound design
Mateo Rodriguez
Production
Tamara Kupfer Muñoz, Inés Corti
Hooba!, Sem Assink, NL 2022
Hooba!
This ultra-short computer-animated film from the Netherlands presents an entertaining theory on the creation of megalithic tombs. Direction Sem Assink Duration 2' Language no dialogue Country Netherlands Year 2022
Animation
Carolien Bakker, Roel van de Sant, Iza Springintveld, Ruth Taylor, Ronald Toes, Lewis van der Werf
Screenplay
Sem Assink'
Sound design
Lennart Kleinen, Alan van Ramshorst, Kirill den Outer
Production
Michiel Snijders, Arnoud Rijken, Sem Assink
Rental Catalog
Ursula van den Heuvel Distributor Worldwide Theatrical SND Films Sales Agent Worldwide Video on Demand, Pay Per View, Airline, Paid TV
Ice Merchants, João Gonzalez, PT 2022
Ice Merchants
A father-and-son pair of ice-cream sellers live high in the mountains and must head down to the village each day to ply their trade. A spectacular journey! This poetic cartoon from Portugal features a strikingly captivating aesthetic, stirring perspectives and unexpected twists and turns. Direction João Gonzalez Duration 14' Language no dialogue Country Portugal Year 2022
Animation
João Gonzalez, Ala Nunu
Screenplay
João Gonzalez'
Music
João Gonzalez
Sound design
Ed Trousseau, Ricardo Real
Camera
João Gonzalez
Cut
João Gonzalez
Production
Bruno Caetano, Michaël Proença
The Gift, Gemma Rigg, GB 2023
The Gift
A gift brings joy; but sometimes, recipients can react unexpectedly. An ultra-short and funny claymation film from the UK. Direction Gemma Rigg Duration 1' Language no dialogue Country United Kingdom Year 2023
Animation
Gemma Rigg
Screenplay
Gemma Rigg'
Music
Not applicable
Sound design
Gemma Rigg
Whatman, Nika Zinoveva, CZ 2023
Whatman
Leading a peaceful life at home, protected from any kind of information – that’s the goal of the main character in this fascinating Czech stop-motion film made entirely from origami. Can this kind of project succeed? Direction Nika Zinoveva Duration 8' Language no dialogue Country Czechia Year 2023
Animation
Nika Zinoveva
Music
Martin Vlček, Nika Zinoveva
Sound design
Martin Vlček, Nika Zinoveva
Production
Mária Môťovská
De l'amour dans l'air, Nadia Freymond, CH 2022
De l'amour dans l'air
This Swiss cartoon features two original characters who experience the issue of inequality and dependency in an emotional connection. Direction Nadia Freymond Duration 3' Language no dialogue Country Switzerland Year 2022
Animation
Nadia Freymond
Screenplay
Nadia Freymond'
Music
Emmanuel Wyss
Sound design
Nadia Freymond
Production
Nadia Freymond
The Peasent and the Cucumbers, Bálint Bartis, HU 2023
The Peasent and the Cucumbers
A poor man out stealing imagines how it might feel to be rich. Would he be a better person than the wealthy farmer he’s stealing from? This Hungarian cartoon takes a humorous look at the corrupting nature of money and power. Direction Bálint Bartis Duration 3' Language no dialogue Country Hungary Year 2023
Animation
Bálint Bartis
Screenplay
Bálint Bartis'
Music
Bálint Bartis
Sound design
Bálint Bartis
Production
Melinda Kiss
The Pirate and the Cello, Andreï Sokolov, RU 2023
The Pirate and a Cello
An unemployed cellist, a fallen rock star and a ruthless animal trainer compete on the street for the attention of passersby and a few coins. Stray dog Pirat livens up these unlikely fellow travellers in misfortune. A heartwarming cartoon from Russia. Direction Andreï Sokolov Duration 14' Language no dialogue Country Russia Year 2023
Animation
Alexandra Evseeva, Oleg Bulankin, Roman Shibanov, Sergey Korupaev, Oleg Dubov, Andrey Kamalov, Galina Ridchenko, Viktor Letkevich, Sergei Polyansky, Sergei Korolev, Inna Yasinskaya, Margarit
Screenplay
Marat Narimanov'
Music
Lev Zemlinskiy
Sound design
Elena Nikolaeva
Production
Mikhail Khuberyan