International Competition 4: Love & conflict

Director: Anastasiya Lisovets
Techinque: 2D drawn animation
Duration: 4 min 14 sec
Year: 2020
Country: Russia

It is like getting a dog, but the dog decided, that “someone” else is her owner, not you. And it is possible to live without this “somebody”, but the dog is frustrated and does not want to go for a walk. But when it [more…]

Director: Leoluna Robert-Tourneur
Technique: 2D drawn animation
Duration: 6 min
Year: 2021
Country: Belgium, France

In the heart of a dark forest, two silhouettes meet, attract and repel each other in an explosive bridal parade. Hold Me Tight is a bittersweet romance.

Director: Géraldine Charpentier
Technique: 2D drawn animation
Duration: 8 min 28 sec
Year: 2020
Country: Belgium

Fleur and her brothers are waiting for their dad, Zaza, gone to the hospital. Their games are interrupted by the outbreak of his disease.

Directors: Hani Dombe & Tom Kouris
Technique: Stop-motion
Duration: 15 min 26 sec
Year: 2020
Country: France

An immigrant teenage girl with feathers on her body is torn between the need to belong and her own identity.

Director: Honami Yano
Technique: 2D drawn animation, cut out
Duration: 9 min 45 sec
Year: 2021
Country: Japan

A little girl reflects on her last summer with her father at his funeral.

Director: Anna Lyubimtseva, Maria Afonina
Technique: 2D drawn animation
Duration: 8 min 20 sec
Year: 2020
Country: Russia

A huge woman sings underground. She knows no worries. One day her peace is threatened.

Director: Claire Sichez
Technique: 2D drawn animation
Duration: 15 min
Year: 2021
Country: France

After 20 years of living together, Carine, Fabrice and their son Simon have a well-ordered daily life. While Carine is restricted to household chores, Fabrice spends his time watching television. Each in a different space, their eyes no longer meet.

Director: Ido Shapira & Amit Cohen
Technique: 2D drawn animation
Duration: 11 min 26 sec
Year: 2021
Country: Israel

Rachel, rebellious young mouse, lives alone with her depressive mother in a burrow. Her only connection to the outside world is a Tinder like app, where she can watch the animals living in the city above her. When Rachel’s phone drowns [more…]

Director: Reza Riahi
Technique: Cut-out
Duration: 15 min
Year: 2020
Country: France

At the time of the attack of the Mongols, a young musician and the love of his life are separated from each other. Fifty years later, the musician is summoned to perform at the castle of the Mongols where his beloved is being held.