In modern times, we are all desperate to grasp communication methods in a world where understanding each other seems out of reach. In the end, we might vanish silently with no one knowing, but we find comfort in who we are.
The animated film, created as a puppet and clay animation with a drawn and painted backdrop, shows a day in the life of a painter. He drives to the countryside in his sports car, paints a landscape motif, returns to the city - and hangs his painting in an exhibition.
After witnessing an old dark stormy cloud painfully rain and die in sorrow; Noma, a puffy white cloud realizes that Mixtli, her daughter, a dark stormy cloud, is in danger of raining prematurely.
Two friends, Susan B. Anthoy and Frederick Douglass, get together for tea and conversation. They recount their similar stories fighting to win rights for women and African Americans.
We briefly experience with the animal protagnists their story, freely inspired by folk culture, in which good values conquer evil. The film works with a simple well known saying “A friend in need is a friend indeed“, making it accessible to viewers of any age or nationality. This short animated fable “Criss-Cross“ is both a children’s film with a moral, and an attractive film for an adult viewer thanks to its artistic style, combining animation with a cross stitch embroidery
This story from a Caldecott honoree celebrates essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman; Narrated by Owen Jordan
Norman, the guard of the Art Museum, is surprised when his sculpture wins first prize in a contest.
A young girl eagerly awaits a coming rainstorm to bring relief from the oppressive summer heat. "Come on, Rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Then the clouds roll in and the rain pours. And Tess, her friends, and their mothers join in together in a rain dance to celebrate the shower that renews both body and spirit.
Two cruel aliens want to enslave the population of Aquaville!!! Margot and the robot Gabriel are going to oppose them because nothing is impossible when artificial and human forces come together…
Strawberry is about to open her new café. She sends the Berrykins to pick the items she needs from her friends. Unfortunately, the Berrykins are so excited that they mishear or forget what Strawberry told them. Nevertheless, everything goes well to the delight of everyone.