Support Ukrainian animation in these challenging times.
With the war continuing to take lives, it's important not to forget how hard life is in Ukraine right now. From families, schools, sports clubs, stores to theatres and film festivals. Everything and everyone is affected by this conflict. Which is why we need to cherish Ukrainian animation more than ever. This programme - with both old and new shorts - is made in collaboration with Linoleum, the International Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival in Kyiv, and KROK, the famous animation festival on a boat. Any profits from this special event will go to the two film festivals to keep the support for Ukrainian animation alive.
Welcome to the city of Dnipro. Partly a documentary through the prism of absurdity and black humour, the film tells the story about a big city during historical changes and decommunisation. A unique and often outrageous satire about post-Soviet Ukraine.
A man and his sausage dog take a walk in the park. And then things turn weird. Wait, is that a dog cowboy?
The fifth short in a series, How the Cossacks Bought Salt presents another adventure of three colourful Cossacks and shows how they get their hands on salt. In Ukraine, these cartoons have become classics in their genre.
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Abstract and yet inexpressibly haunting, this experimental short by Ukrainian animator Mykyta Lyskov imagines landscapes through purely abstract spots and lines. The viewer is left with their own interpretation.
In his first film, back in 1988, Sergei Kushnerov portrayed some men who are as predictable as pieces of wood. Kushnerov went on to become a highly-appreciated animator, working on successful films such as The Prince of Egypt, Chicken Run and Madagascar.
In this grim and menacing tale, a man destroys the nest of an unknown creepy creature. But it's not the most horrible creature he will meet tonight.
An ordinary day on tram line #9. People discuss their everyday lives, including troubles with children, personal traumas, TV series etc. A vivid and witty claymation.
Memories of a world that perhaps doesn't exist anymore. Yet, they are invaluable because they play an important role in the construction of identity and self-awareness. Dedicated to her grandpa, Alexandra Dzhiganskaya tells a personal story about her childhood memories in Ukraine; memories that have acquired a special value since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.
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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