Life With an Idiot
Accused by the authorities of not working hard enough, Vladimir is punished by having to live with an idiot. He chooses Vova from an insane asylum, an idiot who can only pronounce one syllable: “ouh.”
Masters of Animation
80 minutes
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New work by 21st-century masters of animation that prove they're at the height of their craft.
They've co-shaped the language of animation, pushed some boundaries here and there, and inspired others to do the same. Now, these 21st-century masters of animation return with bold new works that prove they're far from done. The films in this programme are playful and profound, and unmistakably the work of masters at the height of their craft. A unique opportunity to witness works by seasoned top talents - still innovating, still surprising, still essential.
This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2026
Showing in this program
Dark Globe
Human beings have become a war machine, an unstoppable force of destruction consuming everything around them. Is there still hope for the future, or are we trapped in an endless nightmare? A cynical look at our contemporary world by director Donato Sansone.
Water Girl
Mia has spent her whole life freediving, fishing, and gliding through seaweed and rocks. Time has passed, tracing its lines on her body and shaping the landscapes around her. Loved ones have vanished. Tonight, Mia remembers. A beautifully painted story by Sandra Desmazières.
The Graffiti
The first glimmer of sunlight slipped in, softly stirring the folds of a shallow sleep—that was when the graffiti appeared… Part two of the Bungaku Bideo series, which blends Japanese literature with animation, Ryo Orikasa’s hypnotic short The Graffiti brings to life a prose poem by Makoto Takayanagi, narrated here by the poet himself.
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UM
The bird people have fallen into violent chaos, prey to a disturbing phenomenon: their eggs appear to be haunted by demonic faces. Their hatching seems to herald an imminent catastrophe… Based on the work of Daichi Mori.
Blessed
A tough, no-nonsense buffalo has always seen himself as strong and fearless. But when his dream of fatherhood comes true, he suddenly finds himself awkward, overwhelmed, and under constant scrutiny. Can he become the father he’s always imagined, or will his fears hold him back?
King Kong vs. Pinocchio
Diplomacy fails and tensions rise when two cultural icons clash for no reason. In this blockbuster action-adventure, egos erupt on two islands—one volcanic, the other municipal.
Éiru
Éiru, the smallest child of an Iron-Age clan, dreams of being a mighty warrior. When the village well mysteriously dries up, only she is small enough to descend into the earth and bring back the water of life. Éiru is the story of a child seeking a challenge—and a goddess seeking a champion.
