Official Selection

Germany 2017
Duration: 05:04
Directed by: Ihab Al- Azaam, Mario Mario Bertsch, Till Sander- Titgemeyer, York von Sydow
Screenplay: Ihab Al- Azaam, Mario Bertsch, Till Sander- Titgemeyer, York von Sydow
Animation: Stella Raith, Beate Höller, Daniel Leyva,
Technique: Mario Bertsch, Till Sander- Titgemeyer, York von Sydow
Music: Jordan Toms
Production/School: Christine Duttlinger, Sebastian Raphael, Filmakademie Baden- Württemberg Gmbh,

A little tree seedling is searching for an adventure. He crosses deep trenches and passes through fantastic worlds. His curiosity, agility and lightweight allow him to travel easily between worlds. He is mesmerized by all the bright colors and beauty around him, but if he stays too long in one spot his roots begin to grow and attach themselves to the ground. The older and bigger he gets, the harder it becomes to free himself from the ground. Four animation students attending the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, locked themselves in a room and worked continuously for three weeks. During this time their skin turned pale, but once they emerged; their film, in contrast, was vibrant and colorful. Of course, the two responsible producers came by regularly to air out the room and bring Chupa Chups.

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