A boy lives surrounded by an oppressive cacophony of sounds, within a dysfunctional family. A day at the beach might be the long-expected opportunity for a break from a hellish existence. The parents, the boy, and his sister put everything they can in the family car and drive away. The boy dreams of playing with his bucket and shovel in the sand, by the sea, but it is not easy to reach the destination. If they arrive at the beach, will they enjoy a peaceful day or will they face something unexpected?
Three men in a descending hot air balloon over an icy sea must get rid of weight. After a vote, they throw one out of the basket. The man clings to the long line under the balloon and refuses to let go.
Set in 63 A.D. Rome under Emperor Nero, triumphant general Marcus Vinicius falls for Ligia, a Christian maiden whose faith and values challenge his world. Seeking help from his hedonistic uncle Petronius, whose own love for his slave Eunice leads him toward spiritual awakening, Vinicius navigates court intrigue and moral transformation in his pursuit of both Ligia’s heart and inner redemption.
Elif and her friends' world will change with the arrival of the Periş! After their arrival, a series of comical and entertaining events befall Elif and her friends as they prepare for a dance competition. Meanwhile, Periş and Tini try to return to Zerre, the mysterious world of the Periş.
In this modern twist on a classic fairy tale, a headstrong princess is stolen by an evil sorcerer, and her scholarly fiancé must use his wits in an epic quest to find her while she boldly challenges her captors and plots a daring escape.
A high-school girl, Etsuko, just spends her days without any aims or purpose, until one day, Riina, a transfer student, asks her help to set up a boat club. Although Etsuko reluctantly accepts after hearing Riina speak passionately about her dream, she gradually starts to embrace the club after spending time with her teammates.
After a frenetic persecution, a prehistoric hominid (Moha) faces an elder man (Wan) and his dog-hyena (Khana), with an unexpected outcome, where nothing is as it seems.
Tove Jansson’s first Moomin story, “The Moomins and the Great Flood”, was published in 1945. In the story, you follow Moominmamma and Moomintroll on a dangerous journey in search of missing Moominpappa and a place to call home. The Moomins turn 80 in 2025.
Marc Riba and Anna Solanas are a creative couple whose animated films have been selected in more than 1,000 festivals around the world, including the Official Section of the 2013 (Canis) and 2016 (Cavalls morts) editions of SEMINCI. Mater Benefacta unfolds in a convent in Franco's Spain, where the nuns offer shelter to young girls in need.
Inspired by a true story, Ignited is a film that looks at the domestic life of a family living amidst forest and land fires from the perspective of mothers and wives. Through outpourings and sarcastic jokes, we are shown the point of view of an anonymous woman who chats in her domestic space.
A woman wakes up at home. She looks at her garden, mindful of the concealed rhythms of plants and animals. A moose visits her. She follows it and there begins a strange journey where the world and her flow together, until they become one. Director Unt creates a beautiful story of rebirth and emancipation. To achieve this, she uses several animation techniques for each step she makes, each metamorphosis she undergoes, from cut-outs to moving sand, from traditional 2D to point-of-view shots. The viewer can appreciate the textures, the tactile quality of the film, and, at the same time, how the main character gets freer in the frame. There’s indeed an expert lightness of touch at work here.
The destinies of two children—Majeur, born of the Sublime Celestials of the sky, and Mineur, born of the shadows of the Mole People of the caves—are linked by an ancient prophecy. Raised to rule their worlds, which are polar opposites, they are destined to unite in an arranged marriage that is supposed to bring peace to the land of the Arcane. But what begins as a union full of hope quickly turns into chaos.
Reggie O'Brien is a modest insurance expert with a cephalopod head. He leads a quiet, ordinary life until one day a colleague asks him about his plans for the weekend. He is then overcome by a growing unease and cosmic fear that gradually takes hold, transforming his reality into a nightmarish hell.
In a city submerged by a dam collapse, life continues beneath the waves. Lilly, a daring young woman, takes part in the annual race called The Crossing, where the winner gets the chance to leave the flooded world behind. As she speeds through underwater streets, submerged buildings, and coral-lit alleys, memories resurface: this is no ordinary race. Every corner of the city reminds her of Simon, her lost love and co-architect of this aquatic paradise. What begins as a race for freedom turns into a journey through their shared dreams, love, and loss, forcing Lilly to face the haunting truth of why she must let go in order to finally rise to the surface.
The story of a city by the sea facing unprecedented rising waters. When the sea finally recedes, it leaves behind strange creatures who claim to be the people of the seas. These mysterious beings then ask the city's inhabitants for asylum, creating an encounter between two worlds that were once separate.