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This selection of films invites children on a journey beyond their social selves — towards self-discovery and self-acceptance, friendship and learning to let go, and finding ways to engage with the world, even when that world is imaginary.
Curated by Anna Ignatova
Running time 70 min.
Czechia | 04:56 | 2025
Whilst fleeing with her stolen treasure, a young thief accidentally stumbles upon a hungry baby dragon.
Germany | 04:44 | 2025
An oversized, cheeky rat has moved in with our protagonist. She whistles along with the radio, sits in the fridge, splashes in the tub, and is simply everywhere – loud, pesky, full of life. When she suddenly disappears, he realizes: it’s never been this quiet – or this empty.
Croatia, Slovenia | 08:45 | 2026
When a hedgehog and a squirrel discover a mysterious red apple that turns friends into rivals, they must overcome the fruit’s dark influence to save their friendship before it tears their forest community apart.
Canada, Serbia, Spain | 08:18 | 2026
Nome is imaginative, but withdrawn 10 year old boy. After being bullied by his brothers and peers, he decides to become an island. Eventually he realises that turning away from everyone also involves turning away from himself.
Australia | 02:49 | 2025
Unable to say no, a young girl is pulled into an unfamiliar world that tests her limits and leads her to discover her real identity.
Ukraine | 03:11 | 2025
A grown up woman immerses herself in memories of her happy childhood in her hometown of Skadovsk. Suspended between memory and reality, she struggles to preserve her connection to the past, seeking inner peace amid fear and loss.
Romania | 13:00 | 2025
Alma is only six and can’t accept her Grandpa’s endless sleep, so she takes him out to play and enjoy one last day together before she lets him go.
Poland, United Kingdom | 01:24 | 2026
Inspired by sibling dynamics, this short animated comedy follows a family of Citrus Cyclops who make lemonade from tears.
Argentina | 01:58 | 2026
It's Mr. Yoku's birthday, and all he cares about is carefully checking his guest list. His friend Tokiori will do everything she can to arrive on time, bringing with her a very special gift.
Germany | 08:53 | 2026
A curious fox discovers a children’s book about planet Earth and becomes fascinated by the human world of knowledge. But as it devours more books and its imagination expands, the fox finds itself overwhelmed by thoughts it cannot fully understand.
France | 10:00 | 2025
One day, Guy, a bird running in the forest hits a box. And Guy asks himself : «But what can this box be used for ?»