Worlds of Animation 2 (15)

Thursday 12 Nov 2026 - 16:10
HOME - Cinema 2
Runtime: 70 mins (approx.)

Dive into a vibrant showcase that celebrates the boundless creativity of contemporary animation! Bringing together a dynamic mix of techniques, storytelling styles, and platforms, this selection offers a panoramic view of animation’s incredible versatility. From cutting-edge innovations to timeless artistry, join us as we highlight the full spectrum of what animation can achieve today.

This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: Alcoholism, Transphobia and transmisogyny, Mental Illness Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://bit.ly/3VUsEF4

Films in this programme

Sundrud

Dir. Fan Sissoko // Belgium, France, Iceland

On her weekly trips to the swimming pool, Neema, a young immigrant to Iceland, experiences a series of unexpected transformations that get in the way of her connecting with people around her.

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Dir. Raphaël Baget, Dino Mujic // France, Germany

Trapped in his nostalgia and haunted by the impermanence of things, a sad little ghost is unable to pass through the liminal space he occupies.

The Boa Woman

Dir. Miguel Araoz Cartagena, Stephanie Boyd // Peru

This beautiful hand painted animation chronicles an ancient love story between the spirit of a female boa constrictor and a hunter from Peru’s northern Amazon region. Their union leads to the birth of the first Kukama Indigenous person, a people known for their fishing prowess and spiritual connection to their river. Peruvian artists created more than 2,000 paintings to bring the Kukama’s creation story to life. Narrated in Kukama-Kukamiria, an endangered native language from Peru's northern Amazon region.

Ultra Strong

Dir. Catherine Lepage // Canada

Catherine tries to toughen herself to impress the “princes” in her circle, who turn out to be more off-putting than charming. When all her dubious strategies fail, she must face the ultimate test: learning how to embrace her true nature.

Down The Hatch

Dir. Alexandra Lukina // United States

When a tired and troubled mother disappears inside a wine bottle, her naive daughter dives in to bring her home. She is too young to understand, but too stubborn to give up. How do you rescue someone who doesn't want to be saved?

Hotel Oblique

Dir. Merlin Flügel // Germany

A budgie finds itself in a luxurious wellness hotel that promises stressed birds peace and relaxation. But between the lulling sound of the fountains and soothing massages, it longs only to return to the safety of its cage.

Gherking

Dir. Claudius Gentinetta // Switzerland

The dictator's shouts are broadcast over the radio to every corner of the country. A fire is flickering in the stove and an old woman makes provisions for the approaching winter.

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Dir. Elisa Beli Borrelli // Ireland

A young transmasc from a far away land finds a new home in the country of Ireland, but its problems quickly start to take a toll on him.

Lost and Found

Dir. Mieke Woestenburg // Netherlands

Ella works at a lost-and-found desk in a large train station. Every day, she collects the abandoned belongings and stores them in her booth. At first glance, it seems like a random assortment of trinkets — books, wallets, and other items. But what no one knows is that Ella is creating something extraordinary with these lost objects. In a world defined by hurried efficiency, is there still someone willing to pause for a moment of wonder?