Best of Kaboom 2025
70 min.
"I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was." That's not just the dream of every Pokémon trainer - it's also the ambition of every film and animator on the Kaboom slate! And guess what? If your work made it into this line-up, congrats - you've made it to the end game. Sure, it's not an Oscar, but hey, let's not sell ourselves short.
This screening is all about the best of the best, offering you one last chance to experience the award winners of Kaboom 2025. Handpicked by our honourable jury and our beloved audience, these films will go down in Kaboom's history. Don't miss your shot to catch the best of the fest!
The Shortest Relationship in the World
This animation may depict the shortest relationship in the world. Two people enjoy each other’s company with such intensity that it would make a mayfly jealous. A colorful short film by Chinese director Xiaoxuan Han.
Skroll
Humans and some kind of gnomes have posted videos on social media platforms in their dimension. Skroll is a short compilation of these clips—an animated, random flow of social media content that will truly surprise you and is worth watching until the end. A bizarre film by Marten Visser.
States of Matter
States of Matter is an experimental strata-cut animation crafted entirely from wax and paper. Inspired by Oskar Fischinger's pioneering wax experiments of the 1920s, the film is the result of director Marvin Hauck's research and creative explorations during his postgraduate studies. Complemented by a tactile soundscape, States of Matter offers a space for contemplation and personal interpretation.
Immature
Immature is a colorful animated documentary by director Eddy Wu that explores the fluidity and complexity of gender identity. The film delves into the evolving experiences of a transgender gay man, capturing the nuances of his self-exploration.
Father's Letters
In 1934, Professor Vangengheim is condemned to the Solovski Gulag, a remote prison camp in Russia. As he pretends to be on a grand voyage of exploration, he crafts imaginative tales in letters to his daughter Eleonora, shielding her from the truth of his sentencing as a "traitor to the motherland". Breathtaking and award-winning document of the political repressions in Russia, by Russian director Alexey Evstigneev.
Will You Come With Me?
Will You Come With Me? is a little story born in Berlin. A city that appears liberated but tends to give you a slap in the face when you get in intimate relationships. You soon discover things aren't so different from the dark days of the past, when women had to bear responsibility not only for their own actions but also for men’s, facing the consequences alone.
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A Blue Summer
On a hot summer’s day at the local swimming pool, 14-year-old Louane is enjoying a moment of peace and quiet until she is approached by Aïssa. Sheltered from the world around them, the two friends share an intimate moment. A sweet and well-told coming-of-age film by the talented Juliette Ragot.
MIMT
To give a snake an orange… MIMT is a fable about animals chasing each other across planes of existence. A beautifully crafted, abstract, experimental animation by director Ted Wiggin.
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Mother's Child
Mary can't catch a break. Fusing motherhood with being a full-time carer for her disabled son has her up to her ears in red tape, barely keeping afloat. A surreal situation is looming. Director Naomi Noir pays tribute to society's true heroes in her surreal yet touching animation, giving a voice to those who dedicate their lives to others.
Scars We Love
Although she left him, Gaspard is still very much in love with Leïla. When they meet up in a crowded bar a month after their break-up, the conversation takes a bit of an awkward turn. Gaspard feels tears welling up and seeks refuge under the tablecloth, away from the prying eyes and closer to his memories… A touching and honest story by Raphaël Jouzeau, told through vivid yet dreamy animations.