In a winter wonderland two friends are having a blast ice-skating on a frozen lake when suddenly a strange and unfamiliar world cracks open underneath them. Now they must learn how to deal with the other kind, not letting the fear and preconceptions rule.
● Ignas Meilūnas ● 12' ● Lithuania
"Sevanik is a small dragon who lives in Lake Sevan and has only one friend, a fluffy cloud. The cloud follows Sevanik's every move and emotion. But one day, while exploring outside of the lake, Sevanik gets bitten by a mosquito. This event leads to unexpected changes in their lives and friendship. "
● Harutyun Tumaghyan ● 7' ● Armenia
Enchanting stories unfold in Animal Tales of Christmas Magic where festive wonders come to life. Delve into these heartwarming and modern tales as animals embark on spellbinding journeys from France to Japan to the Far North and its northern lights, spreading joy and generosity. Each story is a whimsical adventure filled with charm, laughter, and the beauty of the winter season. Let the poetry captivate your heart and transport you to a world where Christmas magic knows no bounds.
● Caroline Attia, Ceylan Beyoğlu, Olesya Schchukina, Haruna Kishi, Camille Alméras, Natalia Chernysheva ● 70' ● France
Diplodocus is a curious little dinosaur dreaming of a great adventure and finding friends. Unfortunately he lives in a boring prehistoric swamp. He would love to discover what is behind the muddy dam surrounding his home. But his overprotective parents won’t allow, as they have build the protective wall for a reason – they believe their son to be naive and irresponsible, and they constantly have to pull him out of trouble.
● Wojtek Wawszczyk ● 99' ● Poland, Czech Republic
A few days before Christmas, 10- year-old Stine finds herself in a small town after stowing away on a train. Seeking shelter from the cold winter night, she sneaks into a house in Cobbler Street – the shop of Shoemaker Andersen. The old, grumpy man who cherishes his solitude, resists the presence of the funny, rude girl. However, their encounter ends up taking both of their lives in a new direction...
● Mikal Hovland ● 93’ ● Norway
Yuck! Adults kiss each other on the mouth, and children find it disgusting! What’s more, you can see it from afar: when people are about to kiss, their lips become all pink and shiny. Little Léo makes jokes about it, as do the other kids at the summer camp. But he has a secret he won’t tell his friends: his own mouth has actually begun glistening. And, in reality, Léo desperately wants to give kissing a try.
● Loïc Espuche ● 13' ● France
Quebec, 1980s. 10-year-old Jo, inspired by her cartoon heroine, dreams of saving her unhappy father. Surrounded by her three sisters and a busy mother, she finds an ally in Monsieur Roger, their gruff neighbor who hides a tender heart.
● Patrice Sauvé ● 90’ ● Canada
In a winter wonderland two friends are having a blast ice-skating on a frozen lake when suddenly a strange and unfamiliar world cracks open underneath them. Now they must learn how to deal with the other kind, not letting the fear and preconceptions rule.
● Ignas Meilūnas ● 12' ● Lithuania
A group of delightful teenage girls who have all fled to Germany find their own creative ways to overcome hidden discrimination. The girls have one thing in common: they have all fled their homelands in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Kurdistan and Romania, seeking peace in a quiet German provincial town. But perhaps they have more in common than the painful experience of having fled and having to find themselves in a new and foreign culture. Through encounters with inspiring female artists, the girls learn to share their stories and dreams with each other, and to give precious glimpses of what is hidden deep inside them.
● Rand Beiruty ● 92' ● Germany, Jordan
The kids from Wolves HC are about to play their first major handball tournament. Surrounded by professional players, talent scouts and potential sponsors, the Wolves are on the rise. But, the games are suddenly interrupted when adults question who’s really allowed to play.
● Christian Zetterberg ● 12' ● Sweden
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