Jutka, who is 7, thinks she came to Łódź on holiday only, but in fact she lives with her grandpa and auntie imprisoned in the ghetto. The girl does not understand why she cannot run freely around the city or play with children and has no idea where her parents left. Her grandfather tries to explain the world to her comparing it to the story of Minotaur – Łódź becomes an ancient labyrinth and the Nazis – a monster from the myth. A subtle combination of dramatic World War II events with Greek mythology which depicts the suffering and drama of the time with a large dose of sensitivity.
Ifeanyi has been planning his first move; he just needs an in. Or maybe an unobstructed view. His intentions are dubious but pure. He swears! After getting a pity-invite, he finally gets the chance he’s been waiting for. But will it be too late? if(fy) explores the idea that the rules dictating our morality are re-written in the presence of things we want more; and how our outer face often masks an inner struggle to navigate our fears.
Created in the form of a palimpsest between mythical references and personal mythology, Persephone addresses mother-daughter transmission. This short-film meet theatre and visual arts. Actresses, puppets, masks and objects are animated with live-action and animation hybrid.
A delightful music evening in the deep woods turns into chaos when an overly enthusiastic fan accidentally wreaks havoc in a burst of excitement.
From the Genesis of the Earth came the first souls. Alone, they seek at all costs to form a whole.
Stop-motion music video for the song "Staircase Stomp" by punk/new wave band The Clamor. The music video tells the story of a man grappling with his inner turmoil, represented by a haunting female figure in a storm-battered cabin. Through surreal stop-motion animation, the video explores themes of identity, psychological conflict, and self-reconciliation, blurring the lines between external chaos and internal struggles.
An old man recalling the ups and downs of his life, triggered by finding a weathered kite stowed away in his cluttered shed.
Best circus numbers based on art by Gosha Lyakhovetsky. Music by the great Russian composer Isaac Schwartz. His Majesty's Circus!
Poetic version of the creation of the world based on an African legend
A stranger tells a most improper story.
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