In the middle of a boreal forest, a solitary feline meets a small bird. These two beings opposed by nature are surprised and attracted to each other. A friendly relationship tinged with suspicion arises between them.
Duggee, the large friendly dog, leads his after-school club members through a range of fun activities in this compilation of episodes from the gentle pre-school children's animated series.
Welcome to the Hokkyoku Department Store! This unusual shop caters exclusively to animals, furry and feathered alike. Akino is a new concierge in training and she's quickly realizing the high demands of her customers—especially those on the extinct species list. From a sea mink searching for a special gift to a laughing owl looking to please his wife, can she fulfill every request?
It portrays a Teochew family over six generations in Swatow, China, from the 19th century to the present. As background, the film will set under the great upheavals of China and the temptation to migrate.
A unique fish tale made with a dry log. Dive in with the fun, fast and furious fish in this animated short for kids. There’s life in everything, you just have to imagine it. As Danny “Dry Log” acts, he creates his own world underwater, inside a bucket; with rocks, sand, leaves and a dry log. And it’s underwater that the magic happens! New friendships, exploration and an angry flounder… Can Danny and his two friends outwit him and escape?
'Laundry Day' follows Ren-303, a service bot designed to assist with household chores, as it patiently waits for its masters wash load to finish while reading a book. What follows is an emotionally resonant journey as Ren-303 reflects on its role in the life of its host family and contemplates the impending moment of its retirement.
A wounded warrior returns to their village but is hunted by a pack of dogs. After a desperate pursuit, they confront their past to find peace in their future.
The documentary Hölderlin's Echo approaches the life and work of the well-known poet in an unusual way: In the real film parts, artists are observed and interviewed who interpret the numerous settings of Hölderlin's poems by well-known composers. Animated sequences interpret biographical sections of Hölderlin's moving life in poetic associative form. In the combination of both art forms, a complete work is created that consciously moves away from more conventional forms of geographical chronology and thus also tries to do justice to associative poetry.
The story of five Bashkirs who have to go through two wars - the Russian-Swedish and the Patriotic War of 1812. The French called them Northern Cupids in honor of the deity of love, Cupid, because the horsemen were armed with bows and arrows. They unexpectedly attacked the enemy and just as sharply went to the rear, remaining elusive.
A grieving 12-year-old Peter is now in the care of his grandfather after enduring the loss of a parent. Upon hearing stories of a wolf on the loose, Peter decides to explore the vast meadow and forest nearby to try and find the wolf himself. Along the way he encounters creatures who help him on his quest while contending with hunters aiming to win a prize for capturing the wolf.