Tear Along the Dotted Line is a TV show that follows the life of a young man in Rome as he navigates relationships, friendships, and the existential questions of life. Through a mix of satire, comedy, and drama, the show explores themes of love, friendship, and self-reflection in a surreal and thought-provoking way.
Allegro Non Troppo is a satirical animated movie that parodies classical music and explores various absurd and comedic scenarios. The film includes a mixture of live-action and animation, with some scenes in black and white. It tells different stories ranging from a snake trying to catch a bee to a satyr creating life and a lonely old man trying to relive his past.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed is a silent animated adventure film from 1926. The film follows the story of Prince Achmed as he embarks on a journey to distant lands, encountering mythical creatures, sorcerers, and a magical flying horse along the way. The film is known for its innovative silhouette animation technique.
When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?
Victor is a big white bear who wears a hat and tie, and Maria is the girl who plays with him. And that's it. Together, these two share a lot of fun and games, just like friends do. On occasion, they are joined by Victor's cousin Otto, who is a brown bear, and Matilda, who is Maria's human friend.
Father and Daughter is a touching animated short film that tells the story of a young girl and her father. Through beautiful animation and a lack of dialogue, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring bond between a parent and child. The story follows the daughter as she grows up, experiences the seasons of the year, and eventually reunites with her father in a touching and emotional climax. This poignant film is a true artistic achievement and a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the power of animation to tell deeply emotional stories.
Even Mice Belong in Heaven is a stop-motion animated movie that follows the story of a mouse and a fox who form an unlikely friendship in the afterlife. They embark on an adventure filled with love, hate, and reincarnation, exploring themes of friendship and the meaning of life.
Yuku is a young mouse who lives with her family in the cellar of a castle. Her grandmother passes on the family values by telling her timeless folk tales. Injured in a tussle with a cat, the old mouse is bedridden and she tells her children that she will have to leave them to follow the little blind mole into the Earth’s tunnels. In one of her grandmother’s storybooks, Yuku learns that the flower of the Himalayas can bring her eternal light. She leaves on a journey of discovery to find the flower.
It is the beginning of the school year. At 13 years old, Ben discovers the effects of puberty on his classmates who have changed a lot. Especially Claire, who is now really pretty. Ben would like her to notice him, but he is hung up by his weight and even the school nurse worries about him. Despite his passion for cooking, Ben decides to go on a long and difficult diet. To face the bullying from Max and his gang, Ben can count on the support of his crazy family and his friends Claire, Eric and Sonia. Together, they start a band for the Christmas show, at the end of a year that will have made them all grow up, gain confidence in themselves, in life and in love.
The Hand is a psychological horror short film from 1965. It follows the story of a hand that comes to life and starts causing destruction and violence. The hand is controlled by a sculptor who uses it as a means of expressing his frustration and anger against society. The film explores themes of free will, oppression, and individualism.
Tony is wasting away at home. His controlling parents want to protect him mostly because, once he takes off his mask and gloves, he glows. But his new friend, Shelly, doesn't seem to mind it at all, as their house is shrouded in darkness.
The adventures and misadventures of an energetic, scatterbrained, impulsive, reckless and slightly destructive boy, ELVIS RIBOLDI.
Los Trotamúsicos was a Spanish animated series broadcast from 1989 and spent nearly a decade on TVE's schedule. Based on the Brothers Grimm story, Town Musicians of Bremen, the series follows the story of four animal friends who form a band in the playing respectively guitar, drums, trumpet and saxophone.
A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherdess are aided by Wonderbird in their escape from a ruthless dictator
In "Daughter," a young girl fantasizes and daydreams as she copes with her ill father. Through her imagination, she transforms into a bird and explores a world filled with symbolism. This silent film explores themes of family, transformation, and childhood memories.
La Création du Monde is among the first animated feature films made in France. But to be exact, the film was animated in Czechoslovakia and directed by Eduard Hofman. It is adapted from a series of five books by Jean Effel, a French caricaturist and illustrator. The visual style is adapted from his drawings. The film is a comedy about the creation of the universe in six days, with the devil messing around and contributing in his own way.
The first puppet kinescope in the world. It is based on the famous poetic comedy by William Shakespeare. Three worlds meet in this story: the noble world of three Athens couples, a common popular world of tradesmen amateur theatre and a fairy-tale happiness of magic creatures as elves and nymphs. The film is considered the most remarkable Jiří Trnka's work and a milestone in the history of the world animation.
Astronauts landing on an unknown planet are overcome with greed evoked by all-consuming amoebas transformed into gemstones. The greed kills the entire crew and the amoebas can take over their ship and eventually Earth. Among other techniques, Mergl uses animated xylographic illustrations and the film‘s uniqueness is underscored by its soundtrack.