Dutch Shorts 1: A Canvas of Chronicles
85 min.
We tend to think that the grass is greener on the other side. But there is so much talent right here, in the Netherlands, that Kaboom just HAS to dedicate a whole competition to Dutch shorts. Go and discover the best of what this country has to offer in terms of animated short films! This is one hell of a showcase of both professional filmmakers and students.
Wander to Wonder
Mary, Billybud and Fumbleton are three miniature, human actors who perform in an eighties kids TV series called “Wander to Wonder”. After the creator of the series dies, they are left alone in the studio. With their slowly decaying costumes and growing hunger, they continue to make increasingly strange episodes for their fans.
Clarkii
Clarkii is a Dutch stop motion animated documentary about the American crayfish and the conflicting laws surrounding this little creature.
How Do Braces Work?
An educational animation on the origin and importance of braces.
Papa
When Mitch is clearing out the room of her recently deceased father, she finds an old family heirloom that brings up repressed memories. Now that her father is gone she must find a way to make her own peace with his passing and their complicated relationship.
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Bug-fix
Bug-fix is an experimental animated short film, revisiting childhood. It is a short journey through a childhood bedroom where curious six-legged creatures create tiny scenes. A reminder that sometimes all we need is a little bit of bug-like wonder to see the world with fresh, bug-like, eyes.
I Am Here
The fear of oblivion can be overwhelming, but it can also be a driving force. I Am Here explores the need to imprint ourselves onto the world and build a legacy.
Storm
A film about storm not only as a weather condition, but also as a state of mind. Storm as a metaphor for the struggles in life.
Zeze & Mercedes
Zeze and Mercedes are young friends from the Turkish countryside. Suddenly Zeze comes by Mercedes' house. Hesitant to explain the reason behind his short visit, Mercedes challenges Zeze to a race over the carpet. Throughout the race they are joined by imaginary friends.
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Gum
Two shallow people go on a date, they are very self-absorbed and don't notice their surroundings. The woman goes on about her ex, who is a tooth model. This causes the man's ego and teeth to crumble, which he tries to hide. His teeth start to turn into gum.
Box Cutters
A young woman remembers the day when she was attacked by three men on her way home. A film about survival and carrying on with life.
Cinder
In a village ruled by a clock of death, Dante’s son (8) has been selected to be sacrificed. Dante refuses to accept this and desperately fights the clock, causing him to miss out on the last moments together with his son.
King Sausage
When Greetje's father, butcher Tuitjes, takes on the Italian butcher Smakkerelli, the formerly rustic village of Moppel is turned upside down and Greetje is in danger of losing not only the annual sausage competition, but also her great love Nol.