Opening of The Elephant Programme for Families, 8+

Length: 75′

in Slovenian or without dialogues, with Slovenian and English subtitles

The Opening Gala with a set of animated shorts for children aged 8 and over to enjoy—as well as everyone who still likes to look at the world through children’s eyes. Followed by a reception at the café.

Kako je Črnomelj dobil ime / How Črnomelj Got Its Name

Directed by: Group Work
Short synopsis:

How Črnomelj Got Its Name is an animation that tells the story of Stonič, a stingy miller who tricked a highland fairy. Based on a legend published in Lojze Zupanc's book ‘Zaklad na Kučarju’ (Treasure on Kučar).

Z vsakim dnem, ki mine / A Cada Dia Que Passa… / With Each Passing Day…

Directed by: Emanuel Nevado
Short synopsis:

Mrs. Piedade is an old mouse living in a small village in Portugal’s mountainous inland. Her daily life is marked by loneliness, memories, and a nostalgic desire to return to a special place where she was once happy.

Lola in zvočni stroj / Lola et le piano à bruits / Lola and the Sound Piano

Directed by: Augusto Zanovello
Short synopsis:

Lola is the older sister of Simon, aged 5, who lives in a world of his own. By observing him, she notices how sensitive he is to small, hidden sounds. With her friend Rolih, she decides to build a noise machine to communicate with him.

Opening of The Elephant Programme for Families, 8+

Length: 75′

The Opening Gala with a set of animated shorts for children aged 8 and over to enjoy—as well as everyone who still likes to look at the world through children’s eyes. Followed by a reception at the café.

Short synopsis:

How Črnomelj Got Its Name is an animation that tells the story of Stonič, a stingy miller who tricked a highland fairy. Based on a legend published in Lojze Zupanc's book ‘Zaklad na Kučarju’ (Treasure on Kučar).

Short synopsis:

Mrs. Piedade is an old mouse living in a small village in Portugal’s mountainous inland. Her daily life is marked by loneliness, memories, and a nostalgic desire to return to a special place where she was once happy.

Short synopsis:

Lola is the older sister of Simon, aged 5, who lives in a world of his own. By observing him, she notices how sensitive he is to small, hidden sounds. With her friend Rolih, she decides to build a noise machine to communicate with him.