Short film programs
KUKI - Shorts for Kids (4+) FSK 0
The KUKI Shorts for Kids program for children aged 4 and over, is gorgeously colourful and bursting with fascinating characters and creatures. A hen closely monitors its best friend's transformation into a butterfly; a paper hat reveals magical qualities and two hedgehogs cleverly stand their ground. Furthermore, we learn how soil is created from leftover food and what happens when a snowflake is sent in the mail. The films tell of friendship, crafty ideas and dealing with challenges great and small. An unforgettable collection of beautifully made and thought-provoking animated short films that is sure to amuse and amaze even seasoned cinema-goers.
Raupe und Henne
Il Bruco e la Galina (Caterpillar and Hen)
Michela Donini, Katya Rinaldi // Italy // 2013 // 10:12 min
Animation, Children Film // Comedy
The best of friends, caterpillar and hen know that a time of great change is upon them. Will their friendship withstand caterpillar's incredible transformation?
Czapu, Czipu
Hee Hee Hatty
Tomasz Glodek, Bogna Sroka-Mucha // Poland // 2014 // 05:00 min
Animation, Children Film // Comedy
The adventures of a little boy and his amazing paper hat. What is concealed inside the hat and what sounds can we hear?
illustration : compostage
Élise Auffray // France // 2014 // 02:30 min
Animation, Experimental Film // Art Film
How does our left-over food get turned into soil? This stop-motion animation shows us a fascinating six-month process in high-speed.
Igel und die Stadt
Hedgehogs and the City (Ezi un Lielpilseta)
Evalds Lacis // Latvia // 2013 // 10:00 min
Animation // Comedy
Animals awake from their winter slumber to find that their forest home has been replaced by a city. Luckily, the hedgehogs come up with a clever plan.
Paraplü
Markus Kempken // Germany // 2008 // 02:30 min
Animation, Children Film // Grotesqueness
Three men in the rain. Which of them will get wet?
