The Great Kantō Earthquake is said to be the worst natural disaster in the history of Japan. When disaster struck on September 1st, 1923, a woman called Nobu managed to survive by fleeing desperately all while caring for her two small children. What did she see? What actions did she take? Her decision making during her evacuation is still relevant in present day and can help shed light on what actions to take to save your life should a large disaster strike without warning.
Sol, a young girl with a huge mane of orange hair that makes her insecure, is struggling to hide her hair and keep her obsessed pet fox away from it. After many awkward situations she’ll have to confront her insecurities and make a hard decision.
Through dances and games, migrant boys and girls who live in a shelter in Reynosa, on the US-Mexico border, shared their dreams and stories of hope with us.
Compilation of 18 animated short films made by Spanish-speaking artists from around the world for the Filmoteca Maldita Short Film Festival. This collection contains very diverse works, both in technical and thematic aspects, although they all share a genuine spirit of dedication and creativity.
A hermit crab, who is held captive by a human, uses its very last strength to escape and crawl back to the seemingly beautiful "beach" through a crowd of protestors.
SeoAhn and Dal are always at each other’s throat. They grew up together as rivals since they were young. Their fights however, always ended in a draw. This can no longer be accepted. Today, after school, the final fight will begin. Both SeoAhn and Dal are intent on winning this final fight with strong determination…
A short film about a lonely and depressed character that nothing around him can make him happy. He tries to commit suicide but survives each time due to his bouncy and elastic features. In his last attempt, he meets new friends, with whom he discovers new adventures.
A girl meets Zhong Kui, the deity who vanquishes ghosts and demons. Partnering to solve cases, they discover a great conspiracy against the mortal realm.
As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.
Nebsey, meaning ‘my body’ in Tigrigna, is a short-animated film revealing the story of women who faced sexual and gender based violence during the war in Tigray.
A granddaughter investigates her relationship with her grandfather, a retired police officer who loves music, composing a lively mosaic of affections, doubts, and memories lived, told and imagined.