This programme of animation from around the world features some wonderfully observed and realised character performance from Germany and Russia, amid a selection of narrative-led films that explore the human condition. All the films utilise the limitless potential of the animated film via a variety of stimulating and ingenious visual styles. This programme also features some compelling critiques on the detrimental effect of conflict on the soul.

Not suitable for children.

Chicory 'n' Coffee

• Dusan Kastelic /
• Slovenia /
• 2008 /
• 9 mins

Friendly Fire

• Andy Kaiser /
• Germany /
• 2008 /
• 8 mins

The Heart of Amos Klein

• Michal Kranot, Uri Kranot /
• Israel, France, Holland /
• 2008 /
• 15 mins

Lögner

• Jonas Odell /
• Sweden /
• 2008 /
• 13 mins

The Man and the Woman

• Maria Mouat /
• Russia /
• 2008 /
• 13 mins

Nicolas & Guillemette

• Virginie Taravel /
• France /
• 2008 /
• 10 mins

La Nostalgia del Sr. Alambre

• Jonathan Ostos Yaber /
• Mexico /
• 2009 /
• 13 mins

Screen Test

• Steffen Schaeffler /
• Germany /
• 2009 /
• 4 mins

Small House

• Kristjan Holm /
• Estonia /
• 2008 /
• 6 mins

The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead - Brothers In Arms

• Elliot Cowan /
• USA /
• 2008 /
• 4 mins

Cages

• Juan José Medina /
• Mexico /
• 2009 /
• 10 mins

Lebensader

• Angela Steffen /
• Germany /
• 2009 /
• 6 mins

N.A.S.A. A Volta

• Alexei Tylevich /
• USA /
• 2009 /
• 4 mins

No Sleep Won't Kill You

• Marko Meštrovic /
• Croatia /
• 2010 /
• 9 mins

Pig in a Poke

• Matthieu Van Eeckhout, Mark Eacersall /
• France /
• 2009 /
• 8 mins

Prayers for Peace

• Dustin Grella /
• USA /
• 2009 /
• 8 mins

Tussilago

• Jonas Odell /
• Sweden /
• 2010 /
• 14 mins

Yellow Cake

• Nick Cross /
• Canada /
• 2009 /
• 9 mins