After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
In the North, a Bear gives up her hibernation to find her friend Bird, who has migrated to the South. In the course of a perilous and enchanting journey, she discovers the strength of her love and develops a taste for adventure. But when she reaches her destination, will she find her friend? A colourful and lyrical film preceded by three short films celebrating friendship.
NLV | Tickets In the presence of Jiyun Jeong, director of the film A Walk into the Afterlife.
3:00 PM
Trombidou Grimage – 3+
Extra's
Foyer 1
Sylvie Delplanque (Trombidou) is a versatile Brussels musician and make-up artist. She’ll be at the Festival every weekend and on Tuesday 4 March, decorating the faces (or arms) of young and old alike, based on your requests and her own inspiration!
Shiny days … What does that mean exactly? It’s when the sky is lit up in golden hues after a violent storm, for instance, but it’s also the captivating screen of a smartphone, the joy of learning to write, the glittering stars and the brilliant reflection of a frozen lake. A programme of five brand-new short films!
This programme is more than a compilation of wonderful LGBTQIA+ films – it’s a true celebration of queer pride! Let yourself be captivated by these stories, enhanced by live performances from the Cabaret Mademoiselle artists, with guest stars Loulou Velvet, Mystère and our magnificent MC, La Veuve.
Be sure to come a little early to get your make-up done by our make-up artist in Foyer 1.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Clémence Taveau, director of the film Jugement dernier ; - Cynthia Calvi, director of the film Gigi ; - Hugo Danet, director of the film Acrobats ; - Baz Sells, director of the film Two Black Boys in Paradise ; - Baz Sells, Ben Jackson & Dean Atta, screenwriters of the film Two Black Boys in Paradise.
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
Sylvie Delplanque (Trombidou) is a versatile Brussels musician and make-up artist. She’ll be at the Festival every weekend and on Tuesday 4 March, decorating the faces (or arms) of young and old alike, based on your requests and her own inspiration!
This programme allows you to discover a bold and eclectic selection of recent works by directors who have been at the forefront of animation history and the Festival.
Austrian animated films are known for their tradition of experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and artistic perspectives. Their themes range from socially critical to poetically abstract, showcasing diverse techniques and often creating visual worlds that challenge narrative conventions. This programme, ‘Oldies’, presents a selection of films spanning approximately 35 years, starting in the early 1990s.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Santi Amézqueta, director of the film Paradise Buffet ; - Raphaël Jouzeau, director of the film Les Belles Cicatrices.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Milo Bonnard, director of the film Intermission ; - Martin Bonnin, director of the film Entre les jours ; - Niklas Wolff, director of the film The Deep Above - First Hunt.
Monday, March 3, 2025
10:00 AM
Bike Parking – approved for all audiences
Extra's
Flagey - Place Sainte-Croix / Heilig Kruisplein
Free, secure bike parking at Place Sainte-Croix, opposite Flagey.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
A weasel, whose absurd job is to sell ties, roams the countryside. Considered a pest and constantly on the move, she decides to try her luck in the forest. Her fate is about to change when she meets a strange hedgehog … This film is preceded by two short films.
FR sub EN | Tickets In the presence of Sophie Roze, director of the film Une guitare à la mer.
11:00 AM
Digital Playground – 5+
Extra's
Foyer 2
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Marie Royer & Zinia Scorier, directors of the film Plat de résistance ; - Anne Verbeure, director of the film De gouden ezel ; - Violette Delvoye, director of the film Sous ma fenêtre, la boue ; - Louise Bongartz, director of the film En mille pétales.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
In the North, a Bear gives up her hibernation to find her friend Bird, who has migrated to the South. In the course of a perilous and enchanting journey, she discovers the strength of her love and develops a taste for adventure. But when she reaches her destination, will she find her friend? A colourful and lyrical film preceded by three short films celebrating friendship.
NLV | Tickets In the presence of Marie Caudry, director of the film De berin en de vogel.
3:00 PM
Trombidou Grimage – 3+
Extra's
Foyer 1
Sylvie Delplanque (Trombidou) is a versatile Brussels musician and make-up artist. She’ll be at the Festival every weekend and on Tuesday 4 March, decorating the faces (or arms) of young and old alike, based on your requests and her own inspiration!
In the North, a Bear gives up her hibernation to find her friend Bird, who has migrated to the South. In the course of a perilous and enchanting journey, she discovers the strength of her love and develops a taste for adventure. But when she reaches her destination, will she find her friend? A colourful and lyrical film preceded by three short films celebrating friendship.
FR sub EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Pierre-Luc Granjon, director of the film Les Bottes de la nuit ; - Morgane Simon, director of the film La Carpe et l'enfant ; - Marie Caudry, director of the film L'Ourse et l'Oiseau.
Dive into the world of famous illustrator and master storyteller Quentin Blake with three animated tales brimming with humour and imagination. From the unpredictable transformation of a baby in Zagazoo to the passions of Mrs Armitage on Wheels and the chivalrous exploits of Snuff, you’re in for a real adventure!
Do you also start tapping your feet the minute you hear music? Then this programme is for you! Featuring the latest music videos that will have you dancing, Watch & Dance is a highly eclectic compilation of visually striking techniques and captivating sounds that will leave you mesmerized!
OV | Tickets In the presence of: - Emmanuelle Mohnblatt & Marie Deboissy, directors of the film Lay Me Down ; - Lola Lefèvre, director of the film Naive New Beaters & Star Feminine Band - Ye Kou Si Kuo ; - Tatjana Theuer, director of the film Rise Age ; - Ezra Belgrado, director of the film Lierna ; - Sonja van Hamel, director of the film Goodbye to Mercury.
9:30 PM
Best of Shorts 2 – 6
Short Film Programs
Flagey - Studio 4
Professional short films in international competition: Part 2
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
A weasel, whose absurd job is to sell ties, roams the countryside. Considered a pest and constantly on the move, she decides to try her luck in the forest. Her fate is about to change when she meets a strange hedgehog … This film is preceded by two short films.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Mirjam Plettinx, director of the film Klein verhaal ; - Jeroen Ceulebrouck, director of the film RAAF ; - Pieter Samyn, director of the film Ziggurat ; - Géraldine Charpentier, director of the film Messages personnels ; - Rémi Vandenitte, director of the film Cimarron ; - Laure Nicolas, director of the film Te revoir.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Arthur Jamain, director of the film Tabac froid ; - Milo Bonnard, director of the film Intermission ; - Daniela Godel, director of the film Swallow's Tonada ; - Yujia Wang, director of the film Ceux qui restent au point relais.
9:30 PM
Memoir of a Snail – Adam ELLIOT – 14+ (Australia) –
A selection of the best international documentary short films. Immerse yourself in the often moving, sometimes cruel, but always courageous everyday life of these heroes and heroines living in the shadows, through animated testimonials inspired by true stories.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
Dive into the world of famous illustrator and master storyteller Quentin Blake with three animated tales brimming with humour and imagination. From the unpredictable transformation of a baby in Zagazoo to the passions of Mrs Armitage on Wheels and the chivalrous exploits of Snuff, you’re in for a real adventure!
Dive into the world of famous illustrator and master storyteller Quentin Blake with three animated tales brimming with humour and imagination. From the unpredictable transformation of a baby in Zagazoo to the passions of Mrs Armitage on Wheels and the chivalrous exploits of Snuff, you’re in for a real adventure!
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Tan-Lui Chan, director of the film Keep Out ; - Mila Cottin, director of the film Lavomatrix ; - Julia Tudisco, director of the film Children of the Bird.
9:30 PM
Best of Shorts 3 – 5
Short Film Programs
Flagey - Studio 4
Professional short films in international competition: Part 3
Austrian animated films are known for their tradition of experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and artistic perspectives. Their themes range from socially critical to poetically abstract, showcasing diverse techniques and often creating visual worlds that challenge narrative conventions. This programme, ‘Oldies’, presents a selection of films spanning approximately 35 years, starting in the early 1990s.
OV sub EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Holger Lang, curator of the Austrian Focus & director of the film Review ; - Veronika Shubert, director of the film Tintenkiller.
Friday, March 7, 2025
10:00 AM
Bike Parking – approved for all audiences
Extra's
Flagey - Place Sainte-Croix / Heilig Kruisplein
Free, secure bike parking at Place Sainte-Croix, opposite Flagey.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
FV | Tickets In the presence of: - Pascale Hecquet, director of the film La Princesse et le rossignol ; - Rémi Durin, director of the film Moineaux ; - Paul Jadoul, director of the film L'Aigle et le roitelet.
Lola is the big sister of 5-year-old Simon, who lives in a world of his own. By observing him, she notices his sensitivity to the small, hidden sounds of everyday life. With her friend Rolih, Lola decides to build a sound machine to communicate with him. This film is preceded by three short films.
This programme allows you to discover a bold and eclectic selection of recent works by directors who have been at the forefront of animation history and the Festival.
Austrian animated films are known for their tradition of experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and artistic perspectives. Their themes range from socially critical to poetically abstract, showcasing diverse techniques and often creating visual worlds that challenge narrative conventions. This programme features films produced over the past five years.
OV sub EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Holger Lang, curator of the Austrian Focus & director of the film Review ; - Adele Raczkövi, director of the film Auf dem Grund des Wäschekorbs.
9:30 PM
Best of Shorts 4 – 7
Short Film Programs
Flagey - Studio 4
Professional short films in international competition: Part 4
This brand-new category promotes and showcases young European talent. On the programme of this second edition: a quarrel between sisters, minor miracles, radioactive explorations, and breathtaking mountain landscapes!
OV sub EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Juliette Ragot, director of the film Un été bleu ; - Francesca Loss, director of the film Miracles ; - Camillo Isaia Sancisi, director of the film In Our Hands ; - Kenza Ghilas, director of the film Quand les chamois se taisent ; - Aurore Muller Feuga, director of the film Le Chat, le renard et le loup.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
10:30 AM
Sauvages - Séance inclusive avec La PERCHE / Inclusieve vertoning met La PERCHE – Claude BARRAS – 8+ (Switzerland)
In the area reserved for AUVIO Kids, children can have their photo taken with their favourite hero and leave with a little souvenir. AUVIO Kids is a free, family-friendly and ad-free streaming platform for children.
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
Sylvie Delplanque (Trombidou) is a versatile Brussels musician and make-up artist. She’ll be at the Festival every weekend and on Tuesday 4 March, decorating the faces (or arms) of young and old alike, based on your requests and her own inspiration!
Shiny days … What does that mean exactly? It’s when the sky is lit up in golden hues after a violent storm, for instance, but it’s also the captivating screen of a smartphone, the joy of learning to write, the glittering stars and the brilliant reflection of a frozen lake. A programme of five brand-new short films!
A selection of the best international documentary short films. Immerse yourself in the often moving, sometimes cruel, but always courageous everyday life of these heroes and heroines living in the shadows, through animated testimonials inspired by true stories.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of Irina Rubina, director of the film Contradiction of Emptiness.
9:30 PM
Animated Night – 16+ –
Short Film Programs
Flagey - Studio 4
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Job Roggeveen, director of the film Quota ; - Etienne Grignon, director of the film Poxo Peanuts ; - Sofija Zivkovic , director of the film Do Something.
Austrian animated films are known for their tradition of experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and artistic perspectives. Their themes range from socially critical to poetically abstract, showcasing diverse techniques and often creating visual worlds that challenge narrative conventions. This programme features films produced over the past five years.
OV sub EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Holger Lang, curator of the Austrian Focus & director of the film Review ; - Adele Raczkövi, director of the film Auf dem Grund des Wäschekorbs.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
1:00 PM
Bike Parking – approved for all audiences
Extra's
Flagey - Place Sainte-Croix / Heilig Kruisplein
Free, secure bike parking at Place Sainte-Croix, opposite Flagey.
After the film, discover our new interactive space where you can have fun playing games together that combine the latest technologies and animated films!
The Digital Playground includes:
Games at the counter Jump from one shadow to another, travel between surprising worlds and discover the secrets hidden at the heart of the riddles …
Baby Dino Adventure Can you help Baby T-Rex find his parents? Cooperation is the key to bringing the whole Dinosaur family together!
Keyboard Mandala A poetic journey combining art, music and cooperation.
Story Scope A magic box in which shadowplay meets modern technology, offering infinite possibilities for creating and sharing your stories.
DIY Corner Discover flipbooks, thaumatropes and bring your own fish to life in a fantastic underwater world.
This exhibition takes us behind the scenes of the fascinating filming of Savages, directed by Claude Barras. Discover the authentic sets and props used during the shoot, as well as the endearing puppets, who are just dying to meet you. Jungle atmosphere? Check!
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Flagey (Foyer 3 – 1st floor) Open daily, 30 minutes before the first screening of the day, until 22:30
Pompon is ready to perform the rite of the totem tree. But first he has to enter the forest on his own and find the path that leads him to it. Eager to grow up, Pompon prepares for this exciting adventure! This film is preceded by four short films.
Sylvie Delplanque (Trombidou) is a versatile Brussels musician and make-up artist. She’ll be at the Festival every weekend and on Tuesday 4 March, decorating the faces (or arms) of young and old alike, based on your requests and her own inspiration!
A selection of the best international documentary short films. Immerse yourself in the often moving, sometimes cruel, but always courageous everyday life of these heroes and heroines living in the shadows, through animated testimonials inspired by true stories.
This brand-new category promotes and showcases young European talent. On the programme of this second edition: a quarrel between sisters, minor miracles, radioactive explorations, and breathtaking mountain landscapes!
