International Competition Program #4: Hi Estonia & A Bonobo Shout-Out
The International Competition Programs are the backbone of the entire MIAF mission. Drawn from more than 2,300 submissions they showcase the best, most imaginative animating talent on the planet in a series of programs in which the only rule is diversity. And because it is MIAF’s 25th anniversary, we will kick off each program with a very special “look-back” film from the MIAF vault that highlights a special moment in our history.
This screening brings together a couple of the most intriguing and mind-shifting films from MIAF’s spiritual Northern Star Estonia and folds is a collection of films from one of our bestie producer/distributors, Zagreb-based Bonobo Studio (hi Vanja!)
On Weary Wings Go By
Anu-Laura Tuttelberg
Estonia, 11’00, 2024
A wintry visual poem channelling Nordic nature. The sun moves low and days get shorter. Birds fly south, porcelain animals crack, and insects hide.
My Favourite
Elise Kruusel
Estonia, 3’30, 2024
Dog and master – who’s really calling the shots here? And who sees the world for what it really is?
Freeride In C
Edmunds Jansons
Latvia, 10’12, 2024
The white tranquillity of the mountains is disturbed by some colourful winter sports enthusiasts who enjoy the thrills, spills, and rhythms of downhill skiing.
Between The Gaps
Martin Bonnin
France, 4’07, 2024
A phone call from Tessa propels Clement into an evocative journey through a city of towering shapes and shadowed colours
War Theatre
Arthur Lecocq, Gabriel Delcroix, Arthur Delcroix, Romuald Gouriou, Julien Vanas, Clarence Delehaye, Noëmie Ivelou
France, 6’56, 2024
Some wars are fought with rifles and bombs, some with trumpets and drums; but sooner or later the spotlight illuminates what’s really happening.
Three Birds
Zarja Menart
Slovenia, 8’18, 2024
A wise birdwoman sends three birds to guide a girl into the dark unknown landscapes of her inner world.
No Room
Jelena Oroz
Croatia, 6’22, 2024
In a world where the cars have legs what option is left for anybody or anything that sees the footpath as the last safe passageway?
This session is classified: Unclassified (M) Mature, not recommended for viewers under 15 years.
Please note that Backlot is NOT fully accessible. There are stairs with handrails, but no lift to the second floor where the cinema is located.