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Abel's Island

June 1988 •English

One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.

Osamu and Musashi

April 1994 •Japanese

The animation was produced for the Tezuka Osamu Manga Museum, thus it features scenes from the "life and nature" of Tezuka Osamu's childhood, themes that are central to the museum as a whole, through exchanges between the boy Osamu and the carabid beetle (Osamushi) who provided the origin for the artist's name.

The Cowboy's Flute

December 1963 •Chinese

A young boy who likes to play the flute dreams that he has lost his water buffalo.

La Maison en Petits Cubes

June 2008 •Japanese

La Maison en Petits Cubes tells the story of a grandfather's memories as he adds more blocks to his house to stem the flooding waters.

Intervals

October 2022 •French

Determined to prove her mettle as a woman baker among men bakers, our heroine is rigorous and precise. But one mishap reminds her of the sheer pleasure of a cake made by oneself, for oneself…

Terra Incognita

February 2010 •English

An homage to Len Lye and Jules Engel, Terra Incognita is a hand-drawn animated abstraction in three parts.

Good Vibrations

December 2009 •

A workman is oblivious to the danger he causes.

Home Sweet Home

December 1997 •Swedish

Queen Silvia of Sweden tells a little about her life in an animation made of stamps.

Incredible Zorori: The Wizard's Apprentice/The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt

July 1993 •Japanese

"Unbelievable" Zorori is a prankster fox determined to become the Prince of Mischief, with his very own castle and beautiful bride. While is notorious for his prank-making schemes, his ill-meaning plots often backfire against him, and can usually end up even benefiting or cheering up his targets, much to his dismay. Nevertheless, Zorori has the wits and intelligence to wriggle out of the tightest of all spots, and journeys with a pair of twin boars, Ishishi and Noshishi, in order to fulfill his long wished-for goal and at last prove to his deceased mother, Mama Zorori that he truly holds the potential to achieve his dreams.

Children's Toys

July 2018 •English

The third installment in David James Armsby’s dystopia short film series.

Being Pretty

August 2017 •English

Hello, citizens of Autodale! You are pretty. Your neighbours, friends and family are also pretty. But sadly, not everyone is pretty. Some are ugly… We, here at Autodale, do not want “uglies”.

The World Within

November 2020 •French

While preparing her first exhibition, a young painter commits so passionately to her creations that she loses touch with reality and descends into hallucinatory chaos. Confined in a clinic, she progressively rebuilds herself through painting and the daily observation of a squirrel under her window.

Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita)

October 2008 •English

In a Cage

October 2016 •French

It’s the story of an encounter: a caged bear who can’t sing meets a little bird who can’t fly but who can sing beautifully. Their friendship will be mutually beneficial and together they will overcome their disabilities.

A Hole

April 2019 •English

The world is about to be swallowed by a black hole. Meteorites fall from the sky, ocean waves take on enormous new heights, and chaos abounds in city streets as people confront their looming demise. The world turns to wealthy entrepreneur, Rob Bilford, whose “Escape Lottery” offers the only chance at continuing the human legacy.

Pidge

September 2015 •English

A suicidal pigeon contemplates existence.

At the Other End of the Table

February 2019 •French

Communication is complicated. He tries to talk to her, but she seems unreachable. It’s unimaginable: she’s right on the other side of the table. When she tries to talk, it’s the same. At a time when “communication” is one of the great leitmotifs!

Mickey & Friends 10 Classic Shorts (Volume 2)

April 2023 •English

Celebrate 100 magical years of Disney with this collectible compilation of animated shorts! Join Mickey and his friends in these 10 hilarious, madcap adventures which have entertained generations of children and adults alike. Highlights include The Band Concert, where Maestro Mickey and his friends face wild challenges while performing outdoors. Then see what happens when Goofy is in the driver’s seat pulling Mickey’s Trailer. In Pluto’s Sweater, Pluto gets hot under the collar when Minnie knits him a warm turtleneck, and in Pluto and the Gopher, Pluto stops to smell the flowers, but finds himself outwitted by a mischievous rodent. And there’s no stopping Donald’s nephews from coming between their uncle and the lovely Daisy Duck when Mr. Duck Steps Out. Five more charming, funny stories complete this legacy collection that’s sure to delight.

X-Story

November 2016 •

A guy equipped with the latest model of bionic power arm gets a map and a mysterious ball from a clandestine dealer, and begins the search for a treasure that is hidden inside an abandoned tower in the desert.

Stand By Me

December 1995 •English

In this short film, released theatrically with Disney’s Tom & Huck and starring The Lion King’s Timon and Pumbaa, Timon absentmindedly sings the classic song 'Stand By Me' while Pumbaa gets hurt in a series of slapstick ways