Manchester Animation Festival
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10-14 November 2024
Tuesday 12 Nov 2024 - 12:15
HOME - Cinema 2
Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)
This selection showcases the versatility and scope of contemporary animation from students around the world. A mixture of techniques, storytelling and platforms, this panorama represents the breadth of animation from an academic environment.
This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: Animal Death and Cruelty, Child Abuse, Abuse. Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://wholepicturetoolkit.org.uk/in-production/work-well-with-vulnerable-contributors-and-sensitive-content/trigger-warning-guidance-and-sample-wording/
Dir. José Prats // United Kingdom
Pedro is trying to deal with the imminent departure of his son moving away from home.
Dir. Evridiki Papaiakovou // Estonia
A daughter tries to reconcile with her mother through memories of their shared rituals, exposing the intricate aspects of their relationship.
Dir. Fangfang Han // United Kingdom
The London Underground is the oldest underground transportation system in the world.
Dir. Robinson Drossos // France
Echoes is a contemplative adventure into the depths of a noisy world.
Dir. Aditi Dixit, Joffrey Atienza Zamora, Shecid Domínguez Aguilera // Spain
In the depths of darkness lies a music box which opens to reveal a young girl dressed in a petal dress.
Dir. XiaoHanzhi // China
A family banquet. Beneath the surface of smooth toasts and pleasantries, there is anxiety and unease emanating from the family.
Dir. Agathe Sénéchal, Alicia Massez, Elise Debruyne, Flavie Carin, Théo Duhautois // France
It took 7 days to create the world, it only took one to disrupt its balance.
Dir. Rebecca Rechana Paul // India
A moving portrayal of a resilient cancer survivor emerging from the shadows of a mastectomy.
Dir. Chu-Chieh Lee // United Kingdom
A story of self-searching and healing, exploring the relationship between emotion and space.
Dir. Elzbieta Muskietorz // Poland
A retelling of a classic polish lullaby changed to reflect the issues of societal pressure on women and their stagnation in toxic relationships.
Dir. Rakel Andrésdóttir // Iceland
A person finds an home within a sheep's body, feeding from the inside. Eventually, they need to face the consequences.
Dir. Anna Tőkés // Hungary
Kata, is member of the national rhythmic gymnastics team that is exposed to extreme coaching techniques.
Dir. Eloise Jenninger // United Kingdom
In the city's last community garden, Henry finds solace, until one day they decide to build a shopping mall there.
Time: Tue, 12 Nov - 12:15
Venue: HOME - Cinema 2
Time: Thu, 14 Nov - 16:30
Venue: HOME - Cinema 2
