Oscar Shorts Animated
Presenting the five Academy Award nominated Animated short films.
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE. Directed by Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud – UK (33min). A story of kindness, courage, and hope in traditional hand-drawn animation, following the unlikely friendship of the title characters as they journey in search of the boy’s home. Based on the book of the same name.
OSCAR WINNER: Best Oscar Short - Animated
THE FLYING SAILOR. Directed by Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby - Canada (8min). In 1917, two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour, causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the docks, flew a distance of two kilometres before landing uphill, naked and unharmed. The Flying Sailor is a contemplation of his journey.
ICE MERCHANTS. Directed by João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano - Portugal/France/UK (15min). Every day, a father and his son jump with a parachute from their vertiginous cold house, attached to a cliff, to go to the village on the ground, far away where they sell the ice they produce daily.
AN OSTRICH TOLD ME THE WORLD IS FAKE AND I THINK I BELIEVE IT. Directed by Lachlan Pendragon – Australia (12min). When a young telemarketer is confronted by a mysterious talking ostrich, he learns that the universe is stop motion animation. He must put aside his dwindling toaster sales and focus on convincing his colleagues of his terrifying discovery.
MY YEAR OF DICKS. Directed by Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon – USA (26min). An imaginative fifteen-year-old is stubbornly determined to lose her virginity despite the pathetic pickings in the outskirts of Houston in the early 90's. Created by Pamela Ribon from her critically-acclaimed memoir.
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE. Directed by Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud – UK (33min). A story of kindness, courage, and hope in traditional hand-drawn animation, following the unlikely friendship of the title characters as they journey in search of the boy’s home. Based on the book of the same name.
OSCAR WINNER: Best Oscar Short - Animated
THE FLYING SAILOR. Directed by Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby - Canada (8min). In 1917, two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour, causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the docks, flew a distance of two kilometres before landing uphill, naked and unharmed. The Flying Sailor is a contemplation of his journey.
ICE MERCHANTS. Directed by João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano - Portugal/France/UK (15min). Every day, a father and his son jump with a parachute from their vertiginous cold house, attached to a cliff, to go to the village on the ground, far away where they sell the ice they produce daily.
AN OSTRICH TOLD ME THE WORLD IS FAKE AND I THINK I BELIEVE IT. Directed by Lachlan Pendragon – Australia (12min). When a young telemarketer is confronted by a mysterious talking ostrich, he learns that the universe is stop motion animation. He must put aside his dwindling toaster sales and focus on convincing his colleagues of his terrifying discovery.
MY YEAR OF DICKS. Directed by Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon – USA (26min). An imaginative fifteen-year-old is stubbornly determined to lose her virginity despite the pathetic pickings in the outskirts of Houston in the early 90's. Created by Pamela Ribon from her critically-acclaimed memoir.
| Rating | MA15+ |
|---|---|
| Genre | Animated |
| Running Time | 97 |
| Language |
Show
Times
Session times for the new cinema week, commencing each Thursday, will be released the Tuesday afternoon prior
