British Shorts Animation Special & Audience-Award-Verleihung & Live: Shantycrew-Kreuzberg

In the organizer's words:

British Shorts Film Festival presents a special screening with 12 outstanding short animations PLUS the winning film of the Audience Award of the 18th British Shorts Short Film Festival and a live performance by the Shantycrew Kreuzberg!

Wander to Wonder (Animation), dir.: Nina Gantz, 13:50 min.
After the creator of an 80s children's program dies in his home studio, three human miniature actors are left alone.

Pigeon Holding (Animation), dir.: Liv Dugdale, 01:41 min.
Hand-drawn animation and photo collage about the relationship between humans and birds.

Gardening (Animation), dir.: Sarah Beeby, 13:52 min.
After a sexual assault, a woman retreats into the garden of her thoughts.

The Distance Between the Staircase and the Sky (Experimental, Animation), dir.: Katerina Athanasopoulou, 07:00 min.
A reflection on everyday life that is both otherworldly and banal.

90 Years from Holodomor (Animation), dir.: Sara Nesteruk, 05:00 min.
A tribute to Ukrainian culture and identity from the Holodomor of 1932-1933 to the present day.

And Granny Would Dance (Animation), D.: Maryam Mohajer, 09:48 min.
6-year-old Marmar observes how the adult women in her life organize their relationships with their loved ones and with each other.

Three Hares (Animation), D.: Paloma Baeza, 04:54 min.
Enchanting creation myth that combines with the mystical story of the symbol of the three hares to create an environmental fairy tale to remind humanity to value the earth. Narrated by Jessie Buckley ("Fargo").

Into the Next Tide (Animation), dir.: Yaya Hai Wang, 09:30 min.
Shipwrecked Tofu is found on the shore by a group of musicians.

The Wedding Veil of the Proud Princess (Animation, Fantasy), D.: Anna-Ester Volozh, 06:33 min.
The most beautiful princess in the world asks for the impossible: she wants to marry a king who will defeat all kings.

I Would Like to Live on the Moon (Animation), dir.: Emily Burke, 02:13 min.
A young non-binary person feels overwhelmed and wants to escape to the moon.

It's Not My Job (Animation), D.: Kate Jessop, 04:02 min.
Dani must overcome hidden obstacles such as the corridor of forgotten dreams and the ghosts of her ex to complete a simple form.

Minus Plus Multiply (Animation), dir.: Chu-Chieh Lee, 04:10 min.
Stylistically versatile animation about protagonists who don't want to be pressed into molds.

British Shorts Film Festival, 23 to 29 Jan 2025 at Sputnik Kino, Acudkino, City Kino Wedding, Kino Intimes, Klick Kino and Xenon Kino. Festival event: https://www.facebook.com/events/939719691588503