THREE ANIMAT ED SHORTS Thu 16 May 7PM / Sat 18 May 4PM / Tue 21 May 7PM / Sat 25 May 6:30PM / Sun 26 May 4PM
THIS MAGNIFICENT CAKE!
Netherlands, 2018. Directed by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels. 44 min. NR An anthology film set in colonial Africa in the late 19th century telling the stories of five different characters: a troubled king, a middle-aged Pygmy working in a luxury hotel, a failed businessman on an expedition, a lost porter and a young army deserter. “One of the finest animation films of 2018” - Chris Robinson, animationworldnetwork.com “If there’s any justice in the animation awards world, it should get all the awards it deserves, for it is easily one of the best films of the year.” - Vassilis Kroustallis, Zippy Frames.com
OH, WILLY
Netherlands, 2012. Directed by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels. 17 min. NR Following the death of his mother, Willy returns to the naturist community where he was raised but becomes melancholic so decides to run away to live with nature.
THE BURDEN
Sweden, 2017. Directed by Niki Lindroth von Bahr. 15 min. NR An animated musical with apocalyptic undertones. The story is divided into four episodes which takes place in a supermarket, a long term hotel, a call center and a hamburger restaurant. Presented in French and Dutch with English subtitles.