Humour is a universal language. But every culture has its own peculiarities. Get to know the Estonian sense of humour!
We all know that humour can be enjoyed by anyone, not matter what language you speak. Still, humour differs from culture to culture. Anyone familiar with Estonian humour? We neither. So let's find out what "funny" really means in Estonia.
Nukufilm is the oldest still-running stop-motion company in the world! It was established in 1957 and is located in Tallinn, Estonia.
The heroes of the film are three bear cubs from the cult painting by Ivan Shishkin “Morning in a Pine Forest”. Have lost their painter mom the three brothers Henry, Vincent and August happen to appear in Paris, in the city of every creator. All attempts to earn their living as artist fail. Their impressionistic “collies” won’t be acknowledged. Under cover as circus lions the bear cubs travel back to Russia to find the heritage of their mom.
One night there gather weird figures to the Karahundzhi Palteau. They are the figures of God created by Man in different times and cultures – puppets. At the same time in some technical centre there are printed out all letter kombinations in all known languages. According to Tibetian monks this act – writing down all the names of God – will bring along the end of the universe. The Creator has decised to introduce the gods to each other before the great end. This happens to be a gaudy bunch of selfish, but quite nice idols who happen to be quite convinced that each on them is the only ultimate God. People have implanted this to them. They win the sympathy of the Creator and teh Saviour postpones the end of the world by adding one more letter to the alphabit. But on the end of the galaxy some intelligent ET’s aga up to the same thing…
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Having spent her entire life behind the convent walls old and dignified nun Maria has decided to fulfill her childhood dream. The only obstacle on her way is her fragmentary, almost non-existent memory. Maria is afraid that her ultimate dream may turn out to be a sin instead.
Human beeing is the slave of his imagination. It is a long and complicated journy of finding the way out of it and it requires a good memory.
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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