HAFF’s thirtieth anniversary is a fine occasion to show its breeding ground. The Netherlands has a long and firm tradition in animated cinema. For the most part, its splendid reputation was earned by the short autonomous film. It is internationally renowned and praised for its high standards and passed through an unprecedented hey-day from the 1970s; reason for Gerrit van Dijk to dedicate himself to an animation film festival in this country at the time. Inspired by social developments, the generation of post-war filmmakers employed animation for their individual expressions, rather than entertainment purposes.
In A Good Turn Daily the rebellion and idealism of Van Dijk's earlier films make way for a more cynical approach. A boy scout tries to help everyone he encounters, but before he can lend a helping hand he is already distracted by the next problem. A mix of historical recordings and animation film, Van Dijk's short is a visual display of animation forms and techniques.
Two elderly sisters look back on their youth. Happy memories resurface, but so do old jealousies.
This animation poses two questions. Is there equality in similar jobs for men and women? And what do the women see behind the fence, that sets them off laughing?
Information film about on the abuse of women.
A figure with a gas mask wanders through a deserted landscape.
A woman goes down an endless and increasingly abstract spiral stairway.
Kaboom Animation Festival is the one-stop-shop for the latest and greatest in all things animated. Ranging from cutting-edge experimental arthouse to colorful stories for families and kids, Kaboom will cater to the animation needs of all. Yes, even yours, my amazing weirdo friend!
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