A programma with voices who are underrepresented in the field of animation. Pack your backpack for a trip around the globe.
Never stop learning. There is so much more than the filmmakers and the stories we already know. This programme celebrates bold, fresh (and sadly often unheard) voices that come from the most unexpected corners of the globe. So, pack your backpack, find that adventurer in yourself and open this treasury of unique perspectives with us.
Hunting season has begun! A family of capybaras seeks refuge in a chicken coop, but the hens don't trust them. However, the curiosity of the youngest members of the family will create a union with unexpected consequences. A film about refugee crises and solidarity by director Alfredo Soderguit, based on his eponymous picture book.
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The hunter's daughter and a young wolf unexpectedly rescue each other while wandering in the forest in search of their parents. Upon finding them, they face a difficult choice: follow the path of their parents or preserve their friendship. A touching and aesthetically pleasing film by Kyrgyz director Shamir Raiapov.
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The 3D animated documentary Kupalba tells the deeply moving story of a family torn apart by the Russian-Georgian war in Abkhazia. During the conflict, up to 300,000 people were displaced from their homes, forced to seek refuge in areas under Tbilisi's control. Director Vano Tvauri delivers a well-constructed and emotionally powerful narrative of war’s lasting impact.
Lucky Dog is an animated musical satire, following Dice, a dog raised in an Indian household who dreams of a better life. Believing he's entitled to more privileges than the pests in his apartment, he decides to follow his owner, Disha, when she immigrates to Canada. The story humorously critiques privilege and explores the contrasting views on immigration.
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A young boy is on holiday with his parents in Semarang, but their trip is marred by frequent arguments. During their journey, they stop at a gas station, and while his parents are distracted, the boy is lured into the forest by a mysterious woman. Director Elisabeth Katie Soleman presents a dark and unsettling story based on an old Indonesian folk tale.
Mountain Mountain follows two young adults, Charlotte and Valerie, as they ride a cable car up Mount Faber in search of mountains in Singapore. As they ascend, memories of their adventures in the mountains of New Zealand intertwine with the present, creating a fluid, almost dreamlike narrative. This smart and heartfelt student work by Ben Tan and Grace Cheu explores memory and the feeling of missing places.
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This short animated film is inspired by the worst zoo in the world, located in Gaza, where animals that died in the war were embalmed and exhibited. The surviving animals, including a tiger named Laziz, were rescued to safe reserves. Yet, nothing has changed for the people living in Gaza. Zoo highlights the desperate situation in war-torn countries, telling a story of friendship and suffering through the eyes of a child.
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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