A Sensation!

Doll Clothes

January 1975 •English

One of the First Cindy Sherman's super-8 film,"Doll Clothes" (officially, the film is "Untitled") has not been viewed since 1975, the year it was made. It comically crosses Duchamp's Nude Descending a Staircase with animated paper dolls in a sly, funny and clever precursor to the concerns that became signature elements in Sherman's remarkable body of photographic work.

Mother Goose Land

June 1933 •English

Betty, while reading a book of Mother Goose stories, wishes she could visit such a wonderful place. Betty's wish is granted when Mother Goose appears, and gives her a tour of Mother Goose Land. Betty has a wonderful time until Little Miss Muffet's spider chases her, with lecherous ends in mind. All of the characters come to Betty's rescue. Betty wakes up in bed with all the fairy tale characters surrounding her.

My Will Be Done

November 2001 •German

A short animation movie directed by Jochen Bomm, Andrea Hiller, Philipp Orgassa and Sebastian Witt.

Exordium

December 2013 •English

A group of warriors battle immortal forces in hopes of learning the secrets of the universe.

The Hoffnung Palm Court Orchestra

January 1965 •English

This a story of a violinist, pianist and cellist as they perform from place-to-place, under very unusual conditions. Every time they play, they remind someone of a lost love, so they are hired immediately hired by nightclub owners, ship captains and even a pirate... wherever circumstances take them.

The Question

January 1967 •English

This satirical animated short by the renowned Halas & Batchelor Studio asks the big Question. Can the meaning of life be found in religion or science? Patriotism or war? Money or self-discovery? Or none of the above?

Autobahn

January 1979 •English

An animated visual interpretation of the song "Autobahn," by German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk. A fast-paced experimental film which proved to be a groundbreaking combination of electronic and manual animation. One of the first films produced specifically for video disk.

Magnética

September 2020 •Portuguese

In a city inhabited by drawn beings, an indigenous boy witnesses a holographic appearance. It is the arrival of an entity of unknown materiality. With a mysterious presence and exotic allegories, it starts to enchant the residents, awakening their most insane senses.

High Fidelity

January 1982 •English

Early computed animation in which two characters meet and fall in love.

Bird of Prey

November 2015 •Dutch

In a desolate desert, two desperados prepare for a duel in classic western style under the blazing sun. The stake is a bag with valuable contents. Eyes leer, foreheads are beaded with sweat. Who will be the fastest shooter?

Birds, Bees and Storks

December 1965 •English

A naïve father makes an embarrassing attempt to explain the facts of life to his son, but he becomes increasingly embarrassed to the point where his explanations are so vague as to be incomprehensible.

Paradise

October 2014 •French

Follows people heading for a better place on either side of the ocean. Although at times their paths do cross, they never really seem to meet.

Nez au vent

January 1956 •French

A bear, a rabbit and a fox decide to form a band and play for the animals of the forest.

Cameras Pointed Straight into the Sun

September 2020 •English

Two criminals take a trip up the coast of California. As they arrive at a small town- what should just be a small stop on the way- one of them begins to feel as though they've been their before.

The History of the Cinema

July 1956 •English

A humorously semi-factual account of the history of cinema.

The Mansion Cat

April 2001 •English

The owner of a large house tells Tom he's going away for a while, the house is in perfect shape, and that he doesn't want Tom blaming "the mouse" (who's a family pet, in a cage) this time.

Metadata

January 1971 •

This short experimental film from Peter Foldès hails from the very early days of computer animation. Created entirely on a computer belonging to the National Research Council of Canada, it registered hundreds of movements to produce a fluid, evolving effect with images seamlessly morphing into one another.

850 Meters

December 2013 •English

A not too brave knight is looking for eternal fame and fortune. According to legend, however, he must first save a princess from the clutches of a dragon. As it is in the ancient fairy tales, there is only one way to defeat this dragon: the knight must find a sword that makes him invincible. To achieve his goal, he is prepared to go far, perhaps 850 meters.

Matiz

Invalid date •Portuguese

Mickey's Orphans

December 1931 •English

At Christmas time, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.