Whether you’re an animation aficionado or this is your first experience beyond the mainstream let MAF welcome you to the world of animation with our selection of international short films playing in competition.

Films in this programme:

 

The Miracle (Dir Nienke Deutz, 2023)

40-year old Irma goes on a vacation to an all-inclusive resort. Soon after her arrival she realizes the place is meant for young families. Irma has to find her own place in this holiday paradise

Tomato Kitchen (Dir Junyi Xiao, 2023)

An accident interrupted Lee’s dinner with his colleagues. The dark truth of the Tomato Kitchen along with Lee’s hidden past were revealed by this unexpected incident…

Sweet Like Lemons (Dir Jenny Jokela, 2023)

Sweet Like Lemons is a visual reflection on getting out of a harmful relationship and moving on.

Our Uniform (Dir Yegane Moghaddam, 2023)

An Iranian girl unfolds her school memories through the wrinkles and fabrics of her old uniform.

Crush (Dir Michal Socha, Jakub Socha, 2022)

An ambitious thief wants to steal a precious diamond from a heavily guarded vault. On his way, he unexpectedly meets competition – a femme fatale who appeared for the same purpose.

Eeva (Dir Lucija Mrzljak, Morten Tšinakov, 2022)

It is pouring down with rain at the funeral. There are many tears, too much wine, several woodpeckers and a handful of dreams to fill in the gaps.

King Sausage (Dir Mascha Halberstad, 2023)

When Greetje’s father, butcher Tuitjes, takes on the Italian butcher Smakkerelli, the formerly rustic village of Moppel is turned upside down.