One of the hottest new locations on the map of independent cinemas is Supernova, a new and inclusive cinema space for artistic expression, diverse programming and creation through film and activism. We - at Kaboom - feel that our hearts beat in the same rhythm. So, that's why we decided to present a block of bold, powerful, sometimes painful, sometimes tender queer stories and screen them at Supernova. And as this year's theme is sharing stories and bringing communities back together, we are organising parallel screenings in Salaam Cinema in Azerbaijan, a community-based cinema and art temple.
An animated lockdown documentary. Viktor and Gustavo decided, in January 2020, to start a long-distance relationship, and were planning to meet again a few months. Until COVID stopped them. This is the story of how they overcame the difficulties of time and distance through a lot of love and through Whatsapp voice messages.
An experimental, animated "love letter", this aesthetic short is a beautiful crafted visual poem.
Inspired by Picasso's hypermasculine print series 'Vollard Suite', South-Korean animator Chaerin Im sought to deconstruct the mythical figure of the Minotaur. With the use of light, reflection, and shadow of the engraved plexiglass and cyanotypes, the film goes through the gender-shifting faces of the creature, as he has a violent struggle between the two sexes. Until, finally, lines blur and boundaries of sexes disappear.
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Phew, is it getting hot in here? Exploring the inner world of female lust and pleasure, this student short reaches an orgasm, not by explicitness, but by associative images and sensual movement. We follow Barbie, who's emerging like Alice in Wonderland into a magical world, a place of temptation and pure joy. Here, she gets rid of her stiffness and repression, ultimately reaching a climax.
After a harassing day, Marion, a young woman in her twenties, recounts her story to a policeman, hoping to be understood. For her, the responsible one is part of the hounds. For him, she is the one responsible. An intense film about sexual violence against women.
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We can all agree: Marvin Gaye is a legend! In 2021, the iconic track/album "What's Going On" celebrated its 50th birthday. This animation re-imagines Marvin Gaye's unforgettable track by following him through scenes of civil unrest, the Vietnam War, poverty, and environmental damage.
Revisit the 1990 tire fire of St-Amable (Quebec) as a small-time UFOlogy reporter seeks out a woman rumoured to have been abducted by aliens, and discovers a brilliant blind sculptor. A super quirky short with a distinctive local flavour exploring the ambiguous relationship that exists between the artist, their work and their audience.
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A work of raw beauty, Pore shows Yann and Laïla coming home drunk from a party. Laïla suddenly freezes when Yann tries to take a picture of her.
MURDER MYSTERYYYY!!! A series of murders in strange circumstances is devastating the city and there is only one person who is capable of finding the culprit: Toni Clues. Reminiscent of Aardman's stop-motion films and with clever funny references to classics as Seven and Psycho, this hilarious spoof on the detective genre holds an unmistakable commentary on meat consumption. It's also deliriously gory!
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In her short film, Chalabi tells about her own asylum experience and the roles that refugees are forced into in Sweden. Exploring the impact of structural apathy towards refugees, the film is a heartbreaking journey into the experience of someone who is inside the Migration Board's offices in Sweden. The filmmaker tries to understand how to document a process that is prohibited to be documented.
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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