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.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Hasan Pastaci, director of the film Sphere Supreme ; - Eleni Aerts, director of the film Red Meat ; - Marie-Hélène Van Thuyne, director of the film JUDY1964 ; - Chen-Yi Liu, director of the film What Are You Looking At? ; - Orianne Cambier, director of the film Room to Grow ; - Félice Ronzon, director of the film Esca ; - Angèle Vergoni & Sarah Vanhoeck, directors of the film Presqu'-îles ; - Tata Managadze, director of the film Lights, Haze.
9:15 PM
Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass – QUAY BROTHERS – 14+ (United Kingdom) –
Being a woman, accepting or rejecting conventions, fighting oppression, changing perspective, changing your life, daring to love, daring not to shave, asserting yourself, surviving, taking care of yourself, finding happiness … This unique programme encompasses the different ways in which women experience the world.
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.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Eleni Aerts, director of the film Red Meat ; - Marie-Hélène Van Thuyne, director of the film JUDY1964 ; - Chen-Yi Liu, director of the film What Are You Looking At? ; - Félice Ronzon, director of the film Esca ; - Oriane Cambier, director of the film Room to Grow.
7:15 PM
It's Belgian 1 – 5
Short Film Programs
Professional short films in national competition: Part 1
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Marie Royer & Zina Scorier, directors of the film Plat de résistance ; - Violette Delvoye, director of the film Sous ma fenêtre, la boue.
9:15 PM
It's Belgian 2 – 7
Short Film Programs
Professional short films in national competition: Part 2
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Jeroen Ceulebrouck, director of the film RAAF ; - Géraldine Charpentier, director of the film Messages personnels ; - Cédric Bourgeois, director of the film Cimarron.
Being a woman, accepting or rejecting conventions, fighting oppression, changing perspective, changing your life, daring to love, daring not to shave, asserting yourself, surviving, taking care of yourself, finding happiness … This unique programme encompasses the different ways in which women experience the world.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Chloë Danguy, director of the film Sous l'écorce ; - Viktoria Traub, director of the film Shoes and Hooves ; - Martinus Klemet, director of the film Yummy.
4:45 PM
Boys Go to Jupiter – Julian GLANDER – 14+ (United States) –
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.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Vincent Consten, director of the film L'Envol ; - Félice Ronzon, director of the film Esca ; - Orianne Cambier, director of the film Room to Grow ; - Eleni Aerts, director of the film Red Meat ; - Marie-Hélène Van Thuyne, director of the film JUDY1964 ; - Chen-Yi Liu, director of the film What Are You Looking At? ; - Quirijn Dees, director of the film Pubert Jimbob.
2:45 PM
Les Ours gloutons au Pôle Nord – Alexandra MÁJOVÁ – Katerina KARHÁNKOVÁ – 3+ (Czech Republic) –
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.
OV sub FR NL EN | Tickets In the presence of: - Mario Radev, director of the film [S] ; - Jean-Baptiste Peltier, director of the film Mont noir.
9:15 PM
Girls Girls Girls – 7
Short Film Programs
Being a woman, accepting or rejecting conventions, fighting oppression, changing perspective, changing your life, daring to love, daring not to shave, asserting yourself, surviving, taking care of yourself, finding happiness … This unique programme encompasses the different ways in which women experience the world.